NAICS 487210 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, Sources Sought and Government Contracting Opportunities

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About Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (NAICS 487210)

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing scenic and sightseeing transportation on water. The services provided are usually local and involve same-day return to place of origin.

StatusTitleBuyerDue Date
OpenCharter Boat and Tour Operator Permits

Sarasota County is seeking commercial charter fishing and guided tour operators to obtain permits for designated County park locations, with awards based on annual bid amounts and a three-year initial term.

Sarasota County, FL, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
Sarasota County > Parks Recreation & Natural Resources Department11/12/2026
OpenBest of the Best Boat Rental and Captain Services

The Government of The Bahamas, through the Ministry of Youth, Sport & Culture, is requesting quotes for two boat rentals and captain services for the Best of the Best event at Montague Foreshore from November 30 through December 6, 2026.

Nassau, NW, The Bahamas•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
The Bahamas > Ministry of Culture and Heritage10/29/2026
OpenBravo Dive Boat 65DS1101

The U.S. Department of the Navy is seeking bids for a Bravo dive boat, model 65DS1101, for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington.

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, WA, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)Small Business
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > Department of the Navy > Naval Sea Systems Command > Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility12/4/2026
OpenRiver Jet Boat Supply

Alberta’s Public Safety and Emergency Services is seeking one river jet boat for Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services.

Alberta, Canada•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
Alberta > Public Safety and Emergency Services > Innovation and Program Development10/29/2026
OpenWater Taxi Services for BC Ferries Routes

BC Ferries is seeking pre-qualified operators for water taxi services on 14 specific ferry routes across British Columbia.

British Columbia, Canada•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.3/31/2036
OpenM/V Plover Vessel Operations and Maritime Programming

The City of Blaine is seeking a qualified nonprofit organization to acquire, preserve, and operate the historic M/V Plover for seasonal passenger service, public excursions, and maritime education in the Blaine and Drayton Harbor area.

Blaine, WA, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)Other
City of Blaine10/31/2026
OpenCustom-Built 21.5- to 23-Foot Boat and Trailer

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for a custom-built 21.5- to 23-foot boat and trailer.

South Carolina, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
South Carolina > Department of Natural Resources10/29/2026
OpenBoating Access Grant Program

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering up to $3 million in grants for projects that expand recreational boating access, including facility construction, amenities, launching facilities, and operations and maintenance across California waterways.

California, USA•Grant
California > Department of Fish and Wildlife11/5/2026
OpenPublic Safety Center-Console Boat

Glynn County, Georgia, is seeking one new current-production-year public safety center-console boat with propulsion, trailer, electronics, accessories, rigging, and associated equipment.

1725 Reynolds Street, Brunswick, GA, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
Glynn County > Board of Commissioners > Emergency Management Agency10/28/2026
OpenCustom-Built Trammel Boats and Trailers

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is soliciting custom-built trammel boats and trailers under IFB 5400030294.

South Carolina, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
South Carolina > Department of Natural Resources11/2/2026
OpenFerry Transit Services

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is seeking a qualified firm to operate and maintain passenger and vehicular ferry services on the Mississippi River across Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard Parishes.

Louisiana, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)Disadvantaged Business
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority11/4/2026
OpenNortheast Icebreaking Vessel Capabilities

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking information from operators of U.S.-flag, coastwise-qualified vessels capable of providing icebreaking support in Northeast waterways, including channel maintenance and emergency maritime assistance.

United States•Request for Information (RFI)
United States of America > HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > US COAST GUARD > BASE BOSTON11/13/2026
Open2027 Tracker Grizzly 1860 CC Boat Package

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is seeking bids for a 2027 Tracker Grizzly 1860 CC aluminum boat package with a trailer, Mercury 90 ELPT outboard engine, and factory-installed MarineMat flooring.

400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
Pennsylvania > Department of Environmental Protection > Bureau of Office Services11/9/2026
OpenAdventure II Sailing Vessel Maintenance, Repairs, and Transportation

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is seeking qualified providers to transport the Adventure II, a 17th-century reproduction sailing vessel, and perform maintenance and repairs.

South Carolina, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
South Carolina > Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism11/4/2026
OpenBoats, Outboard Motors, and Trailers

The State of South Dakota is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of boats, outboard motors, and trailers to designated South Dakota locations.

South Dakota, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
State of South Dakota11/3/2026
OpenR/V Savannah Haul-Out Maintenance and Repair

The University of Georgia is seeking a contractor to provide haul-out maintenance and repair services for the R/V Savannah in Savannah, Georgia.

Savannah, GA, USA•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
University System of Georgia > University of Georgia11/11/2026
OpenDry-Dock Ferry Maintenance and Repair Services

The California Department of Transportation is seeking a contractor to dry-dock and perform comprehensive maintenance, structural repairs, painting, towing, and regulatory support for the Real McCoy II ferry in Solano County.

Ryer Island Ferry, Solano County, CA, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)Small BusinessSmall Business
California > Department of Transportation11/12/2026
OpenState Recreational Boating Safety Grants

The United States Coast Guard is accepting applications from designated state authorities for Fiscal Year 2027 recreational boating safety cooperative agreements supporting administration, law enforcement, education, navigation aids, registration, and public access activities.

United States•Grant
United States of America > TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF > UNITED STATES COAST GUARD10/30/2026
OpenMarina Dredging Services

The City of San Francisco is seeking qualified contractors for marina dredging services under RFQ SFFirst, with bids due by the end of 2026.

Marina Yacht Harbor, San Francisco, CA, USA•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
City of San Francisco12/31/2026
OpenDecommissioned Vessel Towing Services

The United States Marine Corps is seeking professional services to tow a decommissioned vessel from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard to Brandt Island Shoal in Pamlico Sound, North Carolina, under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside.

Cherry Point, NC, USA•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > COMMANDING GENERAL (MCB CAMP LEJEUNE)10/30/2026
OpenVessel Charter Supply Arrangement

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is establishing a list of pre-qualified vessels and vessel charters for at-sea projects related to ocean science and fisheries science in Canadian waters.

Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Government of Canada > Fisheries and Oceans Canada12/31/2029
OpenPolice Patrol Boat

The City of Columbus is seeking bids for a police patrol boat.

Columbus, OH, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
City of Columbus11/5/2026
OpenCCGS Leonard J. Cowley Drydocking Refit 2027

Public Works and Government Services Canada is seeking proposals for the 2027 drydocking refit of the Canadian Coast Guard vessel CCGS Leonard J. Cowley in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.

St. John's, NL, Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Government of Canada > Department of Public Works and Government Services > Canadian Coast Guard12/2/2026
Open360-Day Dry Cargo Vessel Charter

The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command is seeking proposals to charter a roll-on/roll-off or lift-on/lift-off dry cargo vessel for 360 days of port-to-port logistics operations supporting Marine Corps missions in the Western Pacific.

Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan•Request for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > MSCHQ NORFOLK (MSC HQS)11/2/2026
OpenSunnybank Ferry Dry-Dock Maintenance and Repairs

The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking bids for dry-dock maintenance and repair of the M/V Sunnybank Ferry, including towing, underwater and hull surface preparation, painting, steel and mechanical repairs, and equipment replacement.

Sunnybank Ferry, Northumberland County, VA, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
Virginia > Virginia Department of Transportation11/4/2026
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