Statewide Boats and Boat Trailers - Gator and Crestliner

The State of Missouri has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a statewide contract to procure Gator and Crestliner boats, boat trailers, boat accessories, and Mercury boat motors and rigging for various state agencies. The solicitation (RFPC30034902101590) seeks vendors to provide detailed pricing through firm, fixed percentage markups over manufacturer invoice for boats, firm, fixed percentage discounts off current catalog list prices for trailers, and firm, fixed percentage discounts off current list prices for accessories and motors. Specific product categories include boats, trailers, trolling motors, bilge pumps, seats, fish finders, and Mercury boat motors and rigging. Vendors must also provide a firm, fixed round-trip price per mile for delivery to cooperative procurement members. The solicitation opened on March 23, 2021, with responses due by April 9, 2021, at 2:00 PM CDT. The contract will be effective from the date of award through December 3, 2021, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination to various state agencies throughout Missouri. Payment terms are Net 45 days, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder(s) that meet the requirements.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, indicating the solicitation is open to all vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation requires vendors to complete and submit various exhibits, with Exhibit A being mandatory, and vendors must upload their responses through the MissouriBUYS procurement system. While no specific estimated total contract value is provided, vendors will be required to submit quarterly administrative fee reports and usage reports. The pricing structure allows vendors to enter negative values for percentage markups and discounts, providing flexibility in competitive bidding. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide competitive pricing across multiple product categories and meet the delivery requirements for cooperative procurement members. The contract represents an opportunity for vendors to supply boats, trailers, and related marine equipment to Missouri state agencies during the specified contract period.