WDFW Air Holding Tube Set

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is soliciting competitive bids for the removal and installation of a new, unused air holding tube set (sponson) on a 28' 2003 Almar South Coast rigid hulled inflatable marine patrol vessel. The scope of work includes the complete removal of the existing air holding tube set and the installation of a new, unused air holding tube set that must meet detailed specifications provided in the Request for Quotation (RFQ). The required delivery date is April 15, 2025, and the vendor must provide a 180-day warranty on any hardware failures due to manufacturer defects or improper installation. WDFW will transport the vessel to and from the vendor's location. Vendors must provide unit prices for the air holding tube set and the labor and supplies for the removal and installation, as well as any prompt payment discounts.

The RFQ states that WDFW will evaluate bids for best value and provide a 3% bid preference to any vendor who certifies that they do not require their employees to sign mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class/collective action waivers. There are no set-asides or incumbent information provided. The contract opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, and the potential award value is not specified.