Patrol Boat, GFP

The state of South Dakota, specifically the Game, Fish & Parks agency in Brule County, is seeking to procure a patrol boat and trailer for delivery to Chamberlain, SD. The procurement involves a 2023 Lund Tyee 189 GL fiberglass boat or equivalent model, to be equipped with a Mercury 200HP Pro XS DTS 4-stroke outboard motor or comparable alternative. Additional requirements include various electronics and accessories, along with a single-axle trailer. The agency is also soliciting optional trade-ins of two existing boat/motor/trailer units. The contract opportunity was posted on December 12, 2022, with a submission deadline of December 15, 2022, leaving a very short window for potential vendors to respond. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Jeff Martin, who can be reached at 605-730-1575 for any questions or clarifications regarding the specifications. Vendors are expected to provide a boat and trailer that meets the detailed technical specifications outlined in the attached document.

While the procurement documents do not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, the South Dakota Vendor Manual indicates a preference for resident businesses and goods manufactured in the state when price, quality, and service are substantially equal. Potential vendors must be registered with the South Dakota Office of Procurement Management, which requires an annual $50 registration fee. The manual outlines various procurement methods, including Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), and Request for Proposal (RFP), though the specific method for this boat procurement is not detailed in the provided documents. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the available information. Vendors interested in this opportunity must carefully review the technical specifications and ensure their proposed boat and trailer meet or exceed the requirements set forth by the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks agency.