My Florida Marketplace #FWC SS 26/27-08

Single Source Procurement of Marsh Master MM-2MX-KD with Fire Package for Wetland Resource Management

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking a single source procurement for specialized wetland management equipment. - Government Buyer: - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) - Office of the Executive Director - OEM and Vendor: - Coast Machinery, LLC dba Marsh Master (manufacturer and sole supplier) - Products Requested: - Marsh Master MM-2MX-KD tracked amphibious vehicle with Fire Package (part number: MM-2MX-KD) - Includes Kohler Engine, Hi/Low Flow Pumps, Front and Rear Hitch - MM-2MX Hydraulic Rotary Cutter (part number: MM-2MX Hydraulic Rotary Cutter) - MM-2LX Roller Chopper (part number: MM-2LX Roller Chopper) - MM-2LX Vegetation Blade (part number: MM-2LX Vegetation Blade) - MM-2-TRLR XLG-L Extra Long Galvanized Deck Trailer with Electric Brakes (part number: MM-2-TRLR XLG-L) - Services Requested: - Delivery and in-service training at Milton, FL - Unique Requirements: - Equipment must operate in submerged or wetland habitats and support resource management activities (mowing, firebreak creation, roller-chopping, invasive plant spraying, prescribed burn operations, habitat monitoring) - Must carry an operator, at least one passenger, water tank, and prescribed burn equipment - Implements must be compatible with the vehicle - Only Marsh Master meets the low ground pressure, implement flexibility, and operational capability required - Notable Competitors Considered: - Wilson Marsh Equipment, Mobitrac, Hydratrek, Truxor (determined not to meet requirements) - This is a notice of intended single source purchase; vendors may submit information if they can supply equivalent commodities or services.

Description

This notice is for a single source procurement of a Marsh Master MM-2MX-KD with Fire Package and Front Hitch, including various implements and a trailer, to be delivered to Milton, FL. The vehicle is a tracked amphibious vehicle designed for resource management in wetland habitats, including mowing, fire suppression, and invasive plant control. The procurement is managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and emphasizes that this is not a solicitation for bids or proposals. Vendors are requested to provide information about their ability to supply the product by the specified deadline.

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