Work Boat for Oil Spill Response

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services is seeking to procure a specialized work boat for oil spill response operations through Request for Bid #108-25, issued by the state's Department of Administrative Services. The procurement targets a new construction aluminum hull vessel, minimum 30 feet in length with a 10-foot beam, specifically designed for marine oil spill cleanup and response activities in estuarine waters up to 10 miles offshore. Technical specifications require a comprehensive work boat with a pilot house, rear work deck, 5086 alloy hull construction, minimum 300hp diesel engine, bow thruster, advanced electrical systems, and specific navigation equipment including Garmin GPSMap 942 xs or equivalent GPS, radar, and marine VHF radio. The bid requires potential vendors to demonstrate experience in constructing aluminum-hulled work vessels for oil spill environments and provide cut sheets and photographs with their submission. Bids are due by March 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, with questions to be submitted to Lincoln Adams via email by March 5, 2025, and state responses provided by March 7, 2025. The vessel must be delivered by June 30, 2025 to Great Bay Marine in Newington, NH, with the award going to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest conforming bid.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises or restricted respondent categories. The procurement appears open to all qualified marine vessel manufacturers and suppliers capable of meeting the stringent technical specifications. The contract represents a one-time purchase order with F.O.B. destination terms, requiring the successful vendor to provide a minimum one-year warranty covering 100% of parts, shipping, labor, travel, lodging, and associated expenses. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical requirements suggest a significant investment in a specialized marine response vessel. The procurement targets berthing at a Piscataqua River facility and will replace or augment existing oil spill response capabilities for Rockingham County and the state of New Hampshire. Potential vendors should note the requirement for comprehensive safety features, including LED navigation lights, deck lights, bilge pumps with automatic switches, and a self-bailing deck, indicating a sophisticated and purpose-built marine asset.