Welded Aluminum Boat

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is seeking to procure a welded aluminum boat for its Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Program through Invitation for Bid #720-25-002. The procurement specifically requires a current production year aluminum boat with precise specifications, including a minimum length of 18'6", dual console with full windshield, Mercury 150XL Pro XS motor, and Hummingbird electronics. Bidders must submit their proposals by March 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with a bid question deadline of February 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM Central Time. A public bid opening will occur on the bid due date at the North Dakota Game and Fish Conference Room in Bismarck. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with delivery required between June 30, 2025, and August 1, 2025, to the department's location at 3001 E Main Ave., Bismarck, North Dakota.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Pricing must be firm-fixed for the contract period and include all freight, handling, and delivery costs, with goods delivered FOB Destination. The state will not provide advance payments, and payment terms are net 45 days after receipt of a correct invoice. Government credit cards are accepted for payment without additional processing fees. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the documents, the procurement is for a single welded aluminum boat for the ANS Program. The solicitation suggests that potential vendors must be capable of meeting the detailed technical specifications for the boat, including providing a current production year vessel with specific motor and electronic equipment requirements. Interested vendors should carefully review the complete bid documentation to ensure full compliance with all procurement requirements.