North Carolina eVP #46-DNCR-26-2147 REPOST

Water Taxi Services for USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial

This opportunity 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 Memorial - Procurement Specialist III: Dennis Jimenez - Services Requested: - Daily water taxi passenger transportation across the Cape Fear River between the Battleship Memorial and Downtown Wilmington - Service must accommodate at least 6 passengers and 1 wheelchair per trip - Year-round, 7 days a week operation, with extended hours for special events - ADA-compliant boarding and passenger management - Vessel maintenance and U.S. Coast Guard-certified vessels and crew required - Vendors must submit fare structure and pay docking/license fees - Notable Requirements: - Vendor experience and financial stability - Compliance with ADA and U.S. Coast Guard safety regulations - Vendor registration with the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vessel manufacturers are named in the solicitation - Quantities and Part Numbers: - No specific product part numbers or quantities; focus is on service delivery

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 and other related services. Proposals are to be submitted competitively and without collusion, and vendors must be registered with the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal. The proposal opening date is July 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

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