Work Boat for Oil Spill Response

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, specifically the Division of Procurement and Support Services, is seeking to procure a work boat for oil spill response operations in Rockingham County. The procurement is for a single aluminum-hulled vessel designed for spill cleanup and boom deployment in New Hampshire estuarine waters up to 10 miles offshore. The boat must be a minimum of 30 feet long with a 10-foot beam, constructed of 5086 alloy hull material, and feature a fully enclosed pilot house and rear work deck. Technical specifications require a minimum 300 hp single diesel engine, comprehensive electrical systems including dual marine AGM batteries, LED navigation lights, two marine VHF radios, and radar/GPS/depth finder with a minimum 9-inch screen. Vendors must have experience constructing aluminum-hulled work vessels for oil spill environments and provide cut sheets and photographs of the proposed boat. The bid timeline includes key dates: questions were due by January 16, 2025, with state responses by January 17, 2025, and the final bid submission deadline is January 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The contract will be awarded to the lowest cost responsible vendor meeting all specified requirements, with delivery required by June 30, 2025, to Great Bay Marine in Newington, NH.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or restricted respondent types. Vendors must be registered to conduct business in New Hampshire and provide a minimum one-year warranty covering 100% of parts, shipping, labor, travel, lodging, and expenses. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid requires a comprehensive pricing structure that includes all delivery costs, with no additional surcharges or fees permitted after submission. Payment terms are net 30 days after delivery and acceptance or receipt of invoice. The boat will be permanently berthed in salt water in the Piscataqua River area and is intended for ongoing oil spill response capabilities in the region. Interested vendors must submit bids using the provided offer sheet, with quotes not submitted on the official form being automatically disqualified. The contract represents a one-time procurement for a specialized marine asset critical to the state's environmental response infrastructure.