Single Source with Coast Machinery, LLC dba Marsh Master

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking to procure a Marsh Master MM-2MX-KC-FF amphibious tracked vehicle along with attachments and a trailer through a single-source contract with Coast Machinery, LLC dba Marsh Master. The Marsh Master is required for resource management activities, such as prescribed fire and invasive plant control, in the wetland and submerged habitats managed by DEP's District 1. The total estimated cost for the one-time purchase is $245,640, and the deadline for vendors to provide information on their ability to supply the requested commodities is September 10, 2024. The justification for the single-source procurement is that the Marsh Master vehicle, manufactured by Coast Machinery, LLC dba Marsh Master, is uniquely suited for the Department's resource management needs in areas that are otherwise inaccessible, as other comparable amphibious vehicles lack the implement flexibility and capabilities required to perform the necessary tasks from a single machine.

The procurement is limited to Coast Machinery, LLC dba Marsh Master as the sole manufacturer, distributor, and service provider for the Marsh Master product line. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors have been identified. The available funds for this purchase have been appropriated to the Department, but no specific award value or budget range has been provided.