Arkansas ARBuy Portal #ADPHT-26-027

Procurement of Three 24-Foot Pontoon Party Barges with Motors and Fish Finders for Lake Ouachita State Park

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (State Parks Division) is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of three 24-foot pontoon party barges for Lake Ouachita State Park. - Government Buyer: - Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, State Parks Division, Procurement Office - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Sun Tracker (reference model for pontoon barge) - Mercury (reference model for outboard motor) - Lowrance (reference model for fish finder) - Hummingbird and Garmin (acceptable equivalents for fish finder) - Products/Services Requested: - Three (3) 24-foot length class pontoon party barges - Reference: Sun Tracker 22 DLX Party Barge or equivalent - Each barge must include: - Fish finder/chartplotter (Lowrance Eagle 5 or equivalent, such as Hummingbird or Garmin) - 90 HP class four-stroke outboard motor (Mercury 90HP Command Thrust or equivalent) - Mooring cover (custom fitted, marine-grade) - All accessories, batteries, and electronics installed - Delivery and installation of all boats, water-ready, to Lake Ouachita State Park - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must be authorized boat dealers and provide documentation of full manufacturer warranty coverage - All accessories and electronics must be installed prior to delivery; boats must be water-ready upon arrival - Delivery required to Lake Ouachita State Park, Mountain Pine, AR - Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder - Detailed technical specifications and compliance checklists are provided in the solicitation

Description

The solicitation is issued by the Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism for the procurement of three 24-foot length pontoon party barges with fish finders and motors. The barges must meet specified technical and quality standards, including delivery to Lake Ouachita State Park by June 15, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with bids due by May 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT. The solicitation includes detailed specifications for the barges, motors, and accessories, and requires vendors to be authorized dealers honoring full manufacturer warranties.

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