Opportunity
My Florida Marketplace #FWC 25/26-85
FWC Solicitation for Two Heavy-Duty Airboats with Levitator Engines and Trailers
Posted
April 01, 2026
Respond By
April 24, 2026
Identifier
FWC 25/26-85
NAICS
336612
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is soliciting bids for the construction and delivery of two heavy-duty airboats, each equipped with a 525 horsepower 7.4L Levitator MS.70 engine and a trailer, for use by the Invasive Plant Management Section. - Government Buyer: - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Purchasing Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Levitator (manufacturer of the specified MS.70 airboat engine) - No other specific OEMs or vendors named; bidders must have at least 12 months of airboat manufacturing experience and have built at least 20 airboats - Products/Services Requested: - Two heavy-duty airboats (15 x 8 foot aluminum hulls) - Each with a 525 HP 7.4L Levitator MS.70 engine - Elevated seating for five occupants - Complete hull, engine cage, rudders, controls, propeller, and trailer - One airboat includes a 36-inch solid aluminum grass rake with non-skid finish and navigation lights; the other does not include a grass rake - Two trailers for transporting the airboats - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Bidders must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and SunBiz - Minimum experience: 12 months in airboat manufacturing and at least 20 units built - Strict compliance with all material terms; sealed bids required - Estimated budget is $180,000 - Delivery within Florida - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Purchasing Office, 1875 Orange Ave E, Tallahassee, FL 32311-6160
Description
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is soliciting bids for the construction of two heavy-duty airboats complete with engines and trailers. These airboats will be used by the Invasive Plant Management Section as work boats. Vendors must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to bid opening. The solicitation includes detailed specifications and requires responsive and responsible contractors for award consideration.