Purchase of Ski Boat for Sudgen Regional Park

Collier County Parks and Recreation Division is soliciting competitive quotes through a Quick Quote process for the purchase of one new tournament-approved waterski boat and associated equipment to support the water ski program at Sugden Regional Park in Naples, Florida. The procurement targets a 2026 model year ski boat with specific technical requirements including an 18-22 foot fiberglass hull, 5-6 person seating capacity, inboard GM 6.2L engine with 450 horsepower, GPS speed control, Bimini top, audio system, and premium mirrors, along with one tandem axle trailer (6,000 lbs GVWR with disc brakes) and two sets of manuals. The program provides water skiing instruction to a diverse range of participants including children, teens, adults, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. Vendors must submit quotes electronically through the Collier County Online Bidding System (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl) by February 27, 2026 at 3:30 p.m., with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for February 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Sugden Regional Park and questions due by February 20, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. The award will be made to the responsive vendor offering the lowest quote price; pricing must be firm through September 30th of the fiscal year and include all line items with delivery at the park location between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Qualified vendors must possess appropriate business tax receipts, professional licenses, occupational licenses (if located within Collier County), evidence of E-Verify enrollment, valid background checks, OSHA compliance, and public records compliance; the boat manufacturer must demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of experience with engines carrying a minimum five-year/1,000-hour warranty.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility by organization type are identified in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided. The solicitation does not identify a specific budget range or award value; however, the scope of work—one new ski boat with trailer, manuals, and delivery—represents a one-time purchase with no ongoing contract term. Bidders must comply with Collier County's standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, which are mandatory with no exceptions or vendor-provided alternatives permitted, and must provide FOB destination delivery with risk of loss remaining with the vendor until actual county receipt. The county's Risk Management Office has confirmed that insurance coverage is not required for this procurement due to the manufacturer's warranty providing adequate protection. All goods are subject to county inspection and approval prior to payment, with payment made upon receipt of proper invoices in compliance with Florida's Local Government Prompt Payment Act.