North Carolina eVP #Doc2285402393

Water Taxi Services for USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is seeking proposals for water taxi passenger 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 Memorial - Procurement Specialist III: Dennis Jimenez - Services Requested: - Daily water taxi transportation across the Cape Fear River for patrons and staff - Service must accommodate at least 6 passengers and 1 wheelchair per trip - Operations required 7 days a week, year-round, with extended hours for special events - Vessels and crew must be U.S. Coast Guard-certified - ADA-compliant boarding and passenger management - Vendor responsible for vessel maintenance, fare structure, and payment of docking and license fees - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated vendor experience and financial stability - Strict compliance with ADA and safety regulations - Compliance with state and federal employment and non-discrimination laws - Use of the State's Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) for registration and proposal submission - No specific OEMs or named vendors are mentioned; opportunity is open to all qualified marine transportation service providers

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for Water Taxi Services for the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide water taxi passenger service on and across the Cape Fear River, along with other related services. Proposals are due by July 20, 2026, and only vendors registered with the State of North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal may respond. The procurement is categorized under passenger marine transportation.

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