Re-Advertisement for Vessel for Big Bend Seagrass Aquatic Preserve

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking bids from qualified vendors for the re-advertisement of a vessel for the Big Bend Seagrass Aquatic Preserve. The Department requires the procurement of one 2024 or newer twin hull vessel, equivalent to a Shoalwater 2024, 23CAT, and one trailer for said vessel from 2023 or newer. The vessel must conform to all U.S. Coast Guard and American Boat and Yacht Council requirements. Responses are due by April 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET, with a public opening on April 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM ET. The Department anticipates awarding the contract on or about April 30, 2024, with the initial term running until June 30, 2024 with no renewal options. The Department will evaluate bids based on the lowest total price, and bidders must complete and submit the provided Price Sheet Form D without alteration. The Department reserves the right to purchase additional vessels at the contracted price.

The solicitation does not state any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The total award value is not specified, but the Department indicates it will make a single award, though it reserves the right to award to multiple respondents or make no award at its discretion.