Pontoon boat, motor and trailer

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is soliciting sealed bids for one 2026 Bentley Elite Admiral 223 XLP3 tritoon boat with Suzuki DF200ATXSS 200-horsepower outboard motor and Load Rite P-22/24T-5000TRIB1 tandem-axle tritoon trailer (or approved equivalents), with bids due September 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Vendors may claim South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference, Resident Contractor Preference, Resident Subcontractor Preference (2% or 4%), South Carolina End-Product Preference, or U.S. End-Product Preference where qualifying criteria are met.

The vessel will support conservation education, public outreach, stakeholder engagement, and official agency activities on South Carolina lakes and inland waterways, with capacity for a minimum of 15 passengers. All items must be new, unused, and free from defects; include manufacturer standard warranties registered to SCDNR; and comply with applicable state and federal marine standards, regulations, and U.S. Coast Guard requirements. The package must include all manufacturer preparation, rigging, programming, calibration, testing, and pre-delivery inspection with operational water testing, and be delivered within 120 days of the purchase order.

Pricing must be submitted as a fixed, all-inclusive price in U.S. dollars for each line item (boat, motor, trailer, and delivery if applicable). The State will accept pickup from vendors within 60 miles of the SCDNR Styx Receiving Compound in West Columbia; vendors beyond 60 miles must provide separate delivery cost. Payment terms are net 30 days from receipt of electronically submitted invoices. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, scheduled for September 15, 2026, with an estimated contract start of September 16, 2026. Vendors must hold a South Carolina state vendor number prior to submission. Questions are due August 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST. No pre-bid conference is scheduled. Nonresident contractors may be subject to South Carolina withholding requirements.

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