Vessel for Guana Tolomato Matanzas (GTM) National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR)

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking bids from qualified vendors for a vessel to be used by the Guana Tolomato Matanzas (GTM) National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The Department is requesting an all-welded aluminum hull vessel, model FXT2072 Center Console Deluxe, with a tunnel hull and a minimum 115HP motor and trailer. The vessel will be used to support the Department's operations and research activities within the NERR. Vendors must complete and submit a Price Sheet, Form D, providing the fixed price for the vessel, motor, trailer, and extended warranty. Responses will be evaluated based on the lowest total price, with a potential 5% preference for Florida-based businesses. The ITB has a due date of January 8, 2024, and the anticipated award date is January 29, 2024. The initial contract term is through June 30, 2024, with potential renewals at the Department's discretion.

The ITB does not identify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no specific infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The ITB does not provide any information on the award value or budget range for this procurement.