Provide & Deliver Boats and Trailers

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is soliciting bids for the procurement of three 20-foot 3-inch center console work boats and trailers to be used in Freshwater Fisheries Projects across coastal waters and lakes of South Carolina. The solicitation requires new, current production model year vessels specifically designed for capturing diadromous fishes and downloading telemetry equipment. Each boat must meet precise specifications, including a 7'8" beam, 5'5" floor width, 6-8" draft, 1,800 lbs hull weight, 1,350 lbs person load capacity, and a maximum 115 HP engine capacity. The boats must be constructed with 100% composite materials, featuring a fiberglass stringer grid, Accu-Track hull, flat bottom design, commercial-grade rub rail, and water-tight storage compartments. Bidders must provide separate pricing for boats, aluminum trailers (specifically Road King model SRKAFJB-20T or equivalent), and freight costs. Key procurement dates include a January 3, 2025 deadline for questions, a January 17, 2025 bid submission deadline, and a required delivery date of March 15, 2025 to the SCDNR facility in Charleston, SC.

The solicitation indicates potential preferences for South Carolina and United States end products, with provisions for resident vendor preferences. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications. The boats must be manufactured in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard standards and certified by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Vendors are required to provide the manufacturer's standard written warranty upon delivery. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive requirements suggest a substantial investment in specialized marine equipment. The contract period is defined from January 21, 2025 to March 15, 2025, with the award to be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Each boat will be delivered without motors, as the 115 HP Yamaha outboard motors will be purchased separately by the SCDNR, indicating additional procurement complexity and potential budget considerations.