Offshore Research Vessel Fabrication and Delivery

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking bids for up to three fully equipped 25- to 27-foot offshore center-console research vessels for marine research and stone crab trap retrieval, with an estimated project budget of $285,000.

Florida > Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission


General
Open (open)
ITB-16934
Oct 01, 2026 06:30 PM
Sep 14, 2026 01:00 PM
$285,000.00
3 years
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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Contact
xavier.wilson@myfwc.com
+18504046109
1875 Orange Avenue East, Tallahassee, FL, USA
Submission Instructions
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Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, Attn: Purchasing, 1875 Orange Ave E, Tallahassee, Florida 32311-6160
Description

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is soliciting bids for the purchase of three 25- to 27-foot offshore center-console vessels, ordered as needed and used for commercial marine research and retrieval of stone crab traps. Each vessel must be a fully operational, durable commercial vessel constructed with fiberglass over non-wood composite materials, a full-V hull, stern-mounted engines, marine-grade materials, specified hardware, electrical, fuel, steering, bilge, lighting, console, seating, deck, safety, and other systems. The vendor must install FWC-furnished twin 200-horsepower Yamaha engines and controls, provide testing, delivery, training, warranties, and associated labor and materials. FWC will provide the trailer. The initial vessel must be completed within eight months of the order date and delivered no later than June 30, 2027; additional vessels will be ordered as needed under separate purchase orders. The estimated budget is $285,000. Bidders must be licensed vessel manufacturers or authorized dealers, provide documentation and experience involving at least five vessels manufactured within the past five years, submit at least three similar-project references, and meet the stated compliance, insurance, registration, and vessel-construction requirements. Subcontracting is not permitted.

Classification Codes
NAICS336612Boat Building
PSC1925Special Service Vessels
Smart Codes
offshore research vesselscenter console boatsmarine vessel fabrication
Specifications
Supply & Service
Yes
Timeline
Sep 14, 2026 05:00 PM-Open Date
Sep 21, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Sep 24, 2026-Anticipated Responses to Written Questions
Oct 01, 2026 06:30 PM-Bid Submission Deadline
Oct 01, 2026 06:30 PM-Public Bid Opening (optional)
Teleconference: 1-888-585-9008; conference room number 218-721-199.
Oct 5, 2026-Anticipated Intended Award Date
Oct 06, 2026 05:00 PM-Advertisement Close Date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation — $100,000.00
  • Employers Liability — $100,000.00
  • Employers Liability — $100,000.00
  • Employers Liability — $500,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability
  • Vessel Damage Insurance
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
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Offshore Research Vessel(s)Sep 14, 2026 12:43 PM
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