Two 2023 key west 230 BAY reef with motors and trailers rebid

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive pricing for two 2023 Key West 230 Bay Reef boats with motors and trailers. The requested vessels must meet detailed technical specifications and will be used in saltwater and freshwater environments. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) provides a calendar of events with key dates, including the bid advertisement, deadline for questions, bid due date of March 2, 2023 at 10:30 AM ET, public bid opening, and anticipated award date. The FWC will award the bid to the responsive, responsible bidder with the lowest bid price. Subcontracting is permitted, and the FWC encourages diversity in subcontracting opportunities. The price sheet requires bidders to provide pricing for each vessel and the total bid price, excluding any federal or state taxes.

The solicitation involves the state of Florida, along with the local jurisdictions of Monroe County. The FWC will not be responsible for any costs incurred by the bidder in preparing or submitting their bid. Payment will be due after the FWC contract manager has deemed both vessels and trailers satisfactory and taken delivery of the equipment. The ITB does not provide any details on set-aside designations, restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The available budget range for this procurement is also not disclosed.