Opportunity
California eProcure #0000039643
California Department of Fish & Wildlife Airboat and Trailer Procurement
Posted
August 18, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
0000039643
NAICS
336612, 441222, 423860
This opportunity is for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to acquire a new, fully operational 17-foot airboat and trailer for wetland and shallow water access. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) - Procurement managed by California Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) - Products Requested: - 17 Ft Counter-Rotator Airboat - Marine-grade 5086 aluminum hull - Minimum 6.0-liter, 450-HP EFI marine engine - Electronic fly-by-wire throttle - Stainless steel exhaust with catalytic converter - Counter-rotating carbon-fiber propellers - Multifunction instrumentation panel (sonar/GPS) - Wireless headsets, bilge pump, marine batteries, 55-gallon fuel tank, cooling system, propeller guard - Trailer for 17 Ft Airboat - Galvanized tandem torsion axles (minimum 3500-lb) - 4-inch steel channel frame - Adjustable UHMW covered support bunks with rollers - Hydraulic disc brakes, running lights (FMVSS Standard 108), reinforced step fenders, tread steps - Quantities: - 1 airboat - 1 trailer - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be new, latest model, and fully compliant with CARB, EPA, USCG, and FMVSS standards - Warranty coverage required - Delivery, registration documentation, and pre-construction conference mandatory - Socioeconomic preferences (DVBE, Small Business incentives) - Award is all-or-none to lowest responsive and responsible bidder - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must provide detailed product information and meet all technical requirements.
Description
This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is a one-time acquisition conducted by the State of California, Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) to cover the requirements of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) for a 17 Ft Airboat and Trailer. The airboat and trailer must meet detailed technical specifications including construction materials, engine requirements, seating, exhaust, propeller, and trailer features. The procurement includes administrative requirements such as delivery, inspection, warranty, and invoicing. Bids are due by September 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT, and must be submitted according to the instructions in the event package.