Twin Hull Vessel Purchase for the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR)

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking bids from qualified vendors to contract for the purchase of a twin hull vessel for the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR). The solicitation requests one (1) 2022 or newer Twin Vee vessel, with two (2) Suzuki DF140TXWA motors, and a boat trailer. The anticipated contract term is one (1) year with no renewal options. Responses are due by March 27, 2023, and a public opening will be held on March 28, 2023. The DEP will evaluate responses based on the lowest total price, with a 5% preference for Florida-based businesses. In the event of a tie, the DEP will consider additional preferences, such as minority-owned, veteran-owned, or businesses with a principal place of business in Florida.

The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, and the DEP reserves the right to award to one or multiple respondents, or to make no award, as determined to be in the best interest of the State. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor and any existing infrastructure or technology requirements are not specified. The budget range for this procurement is not provided.