Offshore Research Vessel(s)
Cancelled State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- ITB-16934
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP codes
- UNSPSC codes
- Point of contact
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- Xavier Wilson xavier.wilson@myfwc.com (850) 404-6109
Opportunity details come from vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is requesting sealed bids for three 25- to 27-foot offshore center console research vessels under ITB FWC 26/27-17, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. ET and anticipated award October 5, 2026.
Vessels must be fiberglass-over-non-wood composite with full V-design hulls, fully compliant with United States Coast Guard and American Boat and Yacht Council standards. Each vessel will feature a center console equipped with electronics, comprehensive safety and lighting systems, hydraulic steering, trim tabs, and dual bilge pumps. All vessels will be powered by FWC-supplied 200 hp Yamaha stern-mounted engines. The contract requires complete fabrication, assembly, rigging, installation of FWC-furnished equipment, testing, delivery, and training; subcontracting is not permitted. The first vessel must be delivered no later than June 30, 2027, with additional vessels ordered on an as-needed basis according to annual appropriations.
The estimated budget is $285,000 for the three-vessel contract term of three years from Purchase Order issuance. Payment follows a four-milestone schedule: 50 percent upon hull completion, 30 percent upon component completion, 10 percent upon engine installation, and 10 percent upon final delivery. Award goes to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest total price.
Bidders must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace and SunBiz prior to bid opening, be licensed vessel manufacturers or authorized dealers, and provide a minimum of three verifiable references for similar marine vessel projects completed within the past five years. Written questions are due September 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET, with responses anticipated by September 24. Public bid opening is October 1, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. ET and may be attended in person or via teleconference. All bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes; digital submissions are not accepted.
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The Commission, having received less than two responsive bids on FWC 26/27-17 states its intent to withdraw FWC 26/27-17 and its intent to proceed with the purchase of three 25- to 27-foot offshore center console vessels, each ordered as needed, to be used in a commercial manner for marine research and the retrieval of stone crab traps, pursuant to section 287.057(6), Florida Statutes, in lieu of re-soliciting for competitive sealed bids. This is the final posting by the Commission on the Vendor Information Portal (VIP) regarding this ITB.
The Commission intends to proceed to negotiate on the best terms and conditions for the State of Florida. This is not an award for Solicitation FWC 26/27-17. This is a notice of withdrawal and proceeding as an exceptional purchase after receipt of less than two (2) responsive bids, per section 287.057(6), Florida Statutes. This purchase is excepted by law from the requirements for competitive procurement.
Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes.
Any protests must be filed with the Purchasing Office, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1875 Orange Avenue East, Tallahassee, Florida 32311-6160 and within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, and Chapter 28-110, Florida Administrative Code.
ADDENDUM NO. 1
ADDENDUM NO. 2
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive pricing for Offshore Research Vessel(s), in accordance with the specifications contained herein.
A vendor submitting a bid should be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening.
For a copy of this bid, click on the link at the bottom of the advertisement page on the Florida Vendor Information Portal (VIP) website to download.
Update #1 ·
ADDENDUM NO. 1
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive pricing for Offshore Research Vessel(s), in accordance with the specifications contained herein.
A vendor submitting a bid should be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening.
For a copy of this bid, click on the link at the bottom of the advertisement page on the Florida Vendor Information Portal (VIP) website to download.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Addendum 1 COE.pdf | ||
| FWC 26.27.17 Final Draft.pdf | ||
| Addendum No. 2.pdf |
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