Dept of Management Services Florida #ITB 2024009

Florida DEP Solicits Research Vessel, Engine, and Trailer for GTM NERR

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking bids for a new research vessel for the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM NERR). - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) - Bureau of General Services - Procurement Section - Products Requested: - One (1) 2024 All Welded MV Hull, model FXT2072 Center Console Deluxe, tunnel hull with leaning post, flotation pods, and digital tach - One (1) Yamaha VF115LA engine (minimum 115 HP) - One (1) trailer to accommodate the vessel - Ten (10) year extended warranty on the vessel hull and one (1) year on hardware - Services Requested: - On-site operational testing and training for Department staff at delivery, covering vessel operations, safety, and maintenance - OEMs Mentioned: - Yamaha (for the VF115LA engine) - Notable Requirements: - Vendors may propose equivalent vessels and engines (not limited to specified models) - Vessel is intended for research and operational use at GTM NERR - Extended warranty requirements for hull and hardware - On-site training and operational testing required at delivery

Description

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) to contract for a vessel for the Guana Tolomato Matanzas (GTM) National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR). The procurement will be administered through the Vendor Information Portal (VIP) and will result in a Purchase Order through MyFlorida Marketplace. The Department intends to make a single award but reserves the right to award to one or multiple respondents or make no award, based on the best interest of the State. The contract will incorporate standard and special terms and conditions applicable to competitively procured purchase orders.

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