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Charter Boat and Tour Operation Services

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Response Deadline11/12/2026, 07:30:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Charter Boat and Tour Operation Services involves providing recreational fishing trips, sightseeing tours, and dive trips for prime contractors on Sarasota County park concession projects. The selected provider will be responsible for conducting guided excursions and delivering safety briefings that incorporate Leave No Trace principles. All operations must be carried out using USCG-certified vessels within the 25 GRT limit, and operators are required to hold a USCG Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel license. Managed by the Florida Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources agency under NAICS code 487210, the contract focuses on delivering high-quality guided experiences for the general public. Interested parties should note that the response deadline is November 12, 2026.

General Info

Subcontract for USCG-certified charter boat and tour services in Sarasota County by 11/12/2026.

Agency

Florida → Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources

NAICS

487210 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water

Place of Performance

FL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 272921FB.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Commercial Water-Based Charter Boat and Tour Operator Permits

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Timeline

PostedOct 20

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Response DeadlineNov 12

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Response Deadline

11/12/2026, 07:30:00 PM UTCin 23 days

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AgencyFlorida → Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources

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Organization / AgencyFlorida → Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources

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Full Description

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Performs recreational fishing trips, sightseeing tours, and dive trips for prime contractors on Sarasota County park concession projects. Conducts guided excursions, provides safety briefings including Leave No Trace principles, and operates vessels within the 25 GRT limit. Requires USCG-certified vessels and USCG Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV 6-pack) license. Delivers executed guided tours and fishing trips for the public.

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