Boat Motors - (Motor 1 for Airboat Motor) (Motor 2 for Jetboat Motor)

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, acting on behalf of the Division of Outdoor Recreation, is soliciting bids for two marine motors under Invitation for Bid NC26-84: one for an airboat used in search and rescue operations and another for a jet boat. The airboat motor must be delivered by or before September 1, 2026, due to its critical emergency role, while the jet boat motor must be delivered by or before January 5, 2027. Each motor comes with strict technical specifications, including a requirement for a marine-rated GM LT4 6.2L supercharged engine producing 600–700 HP, and each has a budget cap of $29,000 and $38,500 respectively, inclusive of shipping. Bids must meet all specifications and budget limits to be considered responsive, and vendors may bid on one or both motors independently. Awards will be made to the vendor whose proposed delivery date is closest to the preferred date, even if slightly beyond it, if no vendor can meet the deadline. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, meaning the vendor retains responsibility for the goods until accepted at the state’s designated location in Utah. The vendor must guarantee pricing until final delivery and acceptance of both motors. Contract compliance requires adherence to Utah-specific statutory requirements, including certification that the vendor does not use products from restricted foreign entities or involve forced labor, participates in the E-Verify system for employment verification, and does not engage in economic boycotts of Israel. The vendor must also comply with Utah’s Government Data Privacy Act and ensure all work product is considered a “work made for hire,” with full ownership transferring to the state upon creation. No subcontracting or assignment is permitted without prior written approval. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery site, with the state having up to 30 days post-delivery to verify conformity with specifications; nonconforming items must be corrected or replaced at the vendor’s expense. All proposals must be submitted electronically through Utah’s U3P portal by July 30, 2026, and include required certifications and documentation. The contract will conclude once both motors have been delivered and accepted, and payment will be processed within 30 days of a correct invoice, though no specific remittance or accounting details are provided. The solicitation anticipates multiple awards, with each motor treated as a separate line item, and no mandatory site visit is required.