Research Vessel (DGS-OTA)

The state of California, through the Department of General Services (DGS), is soliciting bids for a Research Vessel measuring 30' to 33' in length through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #0000000740. This procurement is a traditional sealed bid process, with physical bid submissions required by June 9, 2016, and electronic submissions explicitly prohibited. Potential bidders must carefully review the attached event package and follow specific submission guidelines, including clearly noting the Business Unit number, solicitation number, due date, and procurement official's name on their bid documents. The primary contact for this opportunity is Vikki Eszlinger, who can be reached at 916-375-4499 or Vikki.Eszlinger@dgs.ca.gov. Interested vendors must submit written questions according to the instructions in the event package, with answers to be published via solicitation addendum. Two addenda have already been issued (dated 5/17/16 and 5/31/16), indicating potential modifications to the original solicitation terms.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, California state procurement typically includes provisions for small businesses, disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE), and minority-owned businesses. The solicitation does not list incumbent vendors or provide specific budget ranges for the research vessel procurement. The attached documents (IFB__0000000740_5-13-16.pdf, IFB__0000000740_Addendum_1_5-17-16.pdf, and IFB__0000000740_Addendum_2_5-31-16.pdf) likely contain additional details about qualification requirements, technical specifications, and evaluation criteria for the research vessel. Potential bidders should thoroughly review these documents to understand the full scope of the procurement, including any technical requirements, delivery expectations, warranty provisions, and specific vessel characteristics that might impact bid preparation.