Vessel for Big Bend Seagrass Aquatic Preserve

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking bids for the procurement of a Vessel for the Big Bend Seagrass Aquatic Preserve. The Department is requesting a 2024 or newer twin hull vessel, equivalent to a Shoalwater 2024, 23CAT, and a trailer for the vessel from 2023 or newer. The vessel must be water ready and conform to all US Coast Guard and American Boat and Yacht Council requirements. Responses are due by March 18, 2024, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, and the initial term of the contract will be from the date indicated on the Purchase Order until June 15, 2024, with no renewal options. The Department will evaluate responses based on the lowest total price, and respondents must complete and submit a Price Sheet, Form D, which requires an itemized quote for the vessel and trailer. The Department reserves the right to purchase additional vessels at the contracted price.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, there is no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the document does not specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The funding requirements and sources are also not specified in the provided information.