Arkansas ARBuy Portal #ADPHT-26-033

Arkansas Parks seeks three 24-foot pontoon party barges with motors and fish finders

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of three 24-foot pontoon party barges to Lake Ouachita State Park. - Government Buyer: - Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, State Parks Division, Procurement Office - Products Requested: - Three (3) pontoon party barges, approximately 24 feet in length - Must meet or exceed specifications of Sun Tracker 22 DLX Party Barge or equivalent - Each barge must include: - Fish finder/chartplotter (Lowrance Eagle 5 or equivalent; alternatives such as Hummingbird or Garmin are acceptable) - 150 HP class four-stroke outboard motor (Mercury 90HP Command Thrust or equivalent) - LED lighting, marine-grade stereo, USB charging, bimini top, mooring cover, and other accessories - All accessories, batteries, electronics, and covers installed prior to delivery - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendor must be an authorized boat dealer and provide full manufacturer warranty coverage - Documentation confirming warranty eligibility is required - All items must be water-ready upon delivery - Delivery to Lake Ouachita State Park is required - Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder - OEMs Highlighted: - Sun Tracker (reference model for party barge) - Lowrance (reference model for fish finder) - Mercury (reference model for outboard motor) - Acceptable equivalents from Hummingbird and Garmin for fish finders

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 June 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM CDT. The procurement includes detailed specifications for the barges, motors, and accessories, and requires vendors to be authorized dealers honoring full manufacturer warranties.

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