Re-Advertisement for Dive Vessel for Coral Reef Protection & Restoration

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking bids from qualified vendors for the re-advertisement of a dive vessel to support the state's coral reef protection and restoration initiatives. The DEP is procuring one (1) new, 2022 or newer, twin hull or monohull, center console dual outboard vessel and trailer with warranty to be used for offshore SCUBA diving operations. The vessel must be able to transport a minimum of six (6) persons and their gear, with specified technical features such as storage compartments, an anodized aluminum half tower with a fiberglass hardtop or waterproof canvas top, Yamaha or Mercury twin engines of at least 150 HP each, a Garmin GPS, and a galvanized steel fluke anchor. Responses are due by April 23, 2024 at 3:00 PM EST, and the anticipated award date is on or about May 1, 2024. The initial contract term is upon execution of the purchase order until June 30, 2024, with no renewal options.

The procurement will be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder submitting the lowest total price. A Florida-based business preference may be applied, and award preferences for equal scores will be given to minority-owned or veteran-owned businesses. Funding for this initiative is part of the state's "Florida's Coral Reef Restoration and Recovery Initiative" legislative budget request. The Department does not specify any pricing terms, set-asides, incumbents, or other salient information in the provided materials.