New Boat and Trailer

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued Request for Quote (RFQ) No. RFQ1901 for the procurement of one new 20' aluminum boat and trailer, to be delivered to the Fountain Grove Conservation Area located at 32988 Blackhorn Dr, Meadville, Missouri 64659. The solicitation was released on July 2, 2018, with a response deadline of July 19, 2018 at 1:00 PM CDT, specifying detailed technical requirements for the boat and trailer unit. Vendors are required to complete and submit Exhibit A along with any other applicable exhibits as part of their bid response, following the Free on Board (FOB) Destination delivery terms. The RFQ provides a comprehensive specification sheet outlining precise technical requirements for the boat and trailer, which vendors must carefully reference and meet. The procurement is competitively bid, open to all vendors, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. The point of contact for any questions is Chris Scheppers, who can be reached at 573-522-4115 or chris.scheppers@mdc.mo.gov.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were identified in the solicitation documents. The RFQ does not indicate any preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other specialized vendor categories. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were mentioned in the documentation, and there were no references to existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. Similarly, the solicitation did not provide an estimated total contract value or specific budget range for the boat and trailer procurement. The documents consistently emphasized that vendors must submit complete and accurate bids, with no allowance for negative pricing or exclusion of line items from the total bid. The procurement is specific to Lincoln County, Missouri, and will be funded through the state's standard procurement processes.