Yamaha Outboard Motors and Rigging- DNR

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) solicitation number BPM052766 for the procurement of three Yamaha Outboard Motors and associated rigging, specifically targeting the Yamaha F250XSB 4-stroke engines. The procurement requires motors with 250 horsepower, 25-inch shaft length, fuel injection, and power trim and tilt features, to be delivered to the DNR Hydrographic Operations facility in Stevensville, Maryland. The complete procurement includes not only the motors but also additional rigging components such as control boxes, key switch panels, and harnesses. Bids are due on September 18, 2025, at 4 PM local time, with the solicitation originally posted on September 4, 2025. The DNR will award the contract on a firm fixed-price basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a clear emphasis on selecting environmentally preferred products. Bidders must be registered on the eMarylandMarketplace Advantage (eMMA) platform and provide documentation of financial capability, including financial statements or other evidence of fiscal integrity.

This procurement is designated as a small business reserve (SBR) procurement, which means only certified small businesses are eligible to bid on the contract. There are no minority business enterprise (MBE) or veteran-owned small business enterprise (VSBE) subcontracting goals associated with this solicitation. No federal funding is involved in this procurement, and the contract appears to be a one-time purchase for the DNR's specific operational needs. The solicitation does not indicate any existing incumbent vendors or specify a precise budget range, though the specificity of the motor requirements suggests a targeted procurement with precise technical specifications. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete IFB documentation to ensure full compliance with the technical requirements and procurement guidelines set forth by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.