North Carolina eVP #46-DNCR-26-2147

Water Taxi Services for USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial

This solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide water taxi services for the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial in Wilmington, NC. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources - USS North Carolina Battleship Commission (Procurement Office) - Services Requested: - Daily water taxi transportation for visitors and staff between the Battleship Memorial and Downtown Wilmington - Vessel must accommodate at least 20 passengers and 3 wheelchairs - Operations required 365 days a year, including extended hours for special events - Technical Requirements: - Vessel must be U.S. Coast Guard-certified and ADA-compliant - Crew must be qualified and certified - Vendors must submit fare structure and pay docking/license fees - Emphasis on safety, customer service, and accessibility - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must be registered with the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) - Compliance with state and federal employment and non-discrimination laws - No specific OEMs or named vendors are mentioned in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial, Wilmington, NC - Downtown Wilmington, NC

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks qualified vendors to provide water taxi passenger services on and across the Cape Fear River, including other related services as specified in the solicitation. The procurement is managed by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Proposals must be submitted by May 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Only vendors registered with the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal are eligible to respond.

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