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The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), is soliciting competitive quotes for the outright purchase and delivery of one brand new, current-model-year Steiger Craft 255 CC Chatham center console vessel or an approved equal. This turnkey procurement, with an estimated value of 240,000 dollars, includes the vessel, twin outboard motors, a tandem-axle trailer, and all shipping and delivery costs to the DMF office in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The vessel is specifically intended for coastal monitoring, research diving operations, and rod-and-reel fisheries research, and must be received by March 2027.
The contract will be awarded based on a best value evaluation, with a strong preference for participants in the Small Business Purchasing Program. Scoring is heavily weighted toward compliance with technical specifications (50 points), followed by delivery, warranty, and reliability (20 points), vendor experience (15 points), and price (15 points). Bidders must submit their responses electronically via COMMBUYS by October 15, 2026, providing a detailed itemized price sheet, technical specifications, warranty information, and a delivery schedule. Awarded vendors must comply with Commonwealth of Massachusetts standard terms and conditions, including Electronic Funds Transfer for payments and various state and federal non-discrimination and labor laws.
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DMF seeks quotes for a 240,000 dollar center console vessel by March 2027.
HighAI Summary for BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase: Bid solicitation from the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (Division of Marine Fisheries) for the purchase and delivery of one new Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The vessel is intended for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving. Responses are due by 10/15/2026.
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HighAI Summary for BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase: Bid solicitation from the Department of Fish and Game, Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), for the purchase and delivery of one brand new Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The vessel is intended for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving operations. The procurement includes the vessel, trailer, shipping, and delivery. Responses are due by 10/15/2026.
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HighAI Summary for BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase: Bid solicitation from the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (Division of Marine Fisheries) for the purchase and delivery of one new Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The vessel is intended for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving. The procurement includes the vessel, trailer, shipping, and delivery. Responses are due by October 15, 2026.
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HighAI Summary for BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase: Bid solicitation from the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (Division of Marine Fisheries) for the purchase and delivery of one new Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The vessel will be used for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving. Responses are due by October 15, 2026.
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HighAI Summary for BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase: Bid solicitation from the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (Division of Marine Fisheries) for the purchase and delivery of one new Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The vessel is intended for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving. Responses are due by 10/15/2026.
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HighAI Summary for BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase: Bid solicitation from the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (Division of Marine Fisheries) for the purchase and delivery of one new Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The vessel will be used for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving. Responses are due by 10/15/2026.
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HighAI Summary for BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase: Bid solicitation issued by the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), for the purchase and delivery of one brand new, current-model-year Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The vessel is intended for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving operations. The procurement includes the vessel, trailer, shipping, and delivery. Responses are due by October 15, 2026.
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HighAI Summary for BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase: The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (Division of Marine Fisheries) is soliciting competitive quotes for the purchase and delivery of one new Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The vessel is intended for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving. The bid includes requirements for the vessel, trailer, shipping, and delivery, with a closing date of 10/15/2026.
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HighAI Summary for BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase: Bid solicitation from the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (Division of Marine Fisheries) for the purchase and delivery of one new Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The vessel is intended for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving. Responses are due by 10/15/2026.
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HighAI Summary for BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase: Bid solicitation issued by the Department of Fish and Game, Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), for the purchase and delivery of one brand new Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The vessel is intended for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving operations. Responses are due by October 15, 2026.
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HighAI Summary for BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase: The Department of Fish and Game, Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), is seeking competitive quotes for the purchase and delivery of one brand new, current-model-year Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The vessel is intended for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving operations. The procurement includes the vessel, trailer, shipping, and delivery. Bid opening date is 10/15/2026.
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HighAI Summary for BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase: The Department of Fish and Game, Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), is seeking competitive quotes for the purchase and delivery of one new Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The vessel will be used for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving operations. The procurement includes the vessel, trailer, shipping, and delivery. Responses are due by October 15, 2026.
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HighAI Summary for BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase: Bid solicitation from the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (Division of Marine Fisheries) for the purchase and delivery of one new Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The vessel is intended for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving. The procurement includes the vessel, trailer, shipping, and delivery. Responses are due by 10/15/2026.
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HighAI Summary for BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase: Bid solicitation from the Department of Fish and Game, Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), for the purchase and delivery of one brand new Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The vessel will be used for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving. The procurement includes the vessel, trailer, shipping, and delivery. Responses are due by October 15, 2026.
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HighAI Summary for Bid BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase: The Department of Fish and Game (Division of Marine Fisheries) is seeking competitive quotes for the purchase and delivery of one new Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The vessel will be used for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving. The procurement includes the vessel, trailer, and shipping. Responses are due by October 15, 2026.
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HighAI Summary for Bid BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase: The Department of Fish and Game, Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), is soliciting competitive quotes for the purchase and delivery of one new, current-model-year Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The vessel will be used for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving operations. The procurement includes the vessel, trailer, shipping, and delivery. Bid opening is scheduled for 10/15/2026.
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HighAI Summary for Bid BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase: Solicitation from the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (Division of Marine Fisheries) for the purchase and delivery of one new Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The vessel will be used for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving. Bids are due by 10/15/2026.
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HighAI Summary for Bid BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase: The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (Division of Marine Fisheries) is seeking competitive quotes for the purchase and delivery of one new Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The vessel will be used for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving. The procurement includes the vessel, trailer, shipping, and delivery. Responses are due by October 15, 2026.
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HighAI Summary for Bid Solicitation BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: Bid solicitation for BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878, issued by the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, Division of Marine Fisheries. The solicitation seeks competitive quotes for one brand new current-model-year Steiger Craft 255 CC "Chatham" center console research vessel or approved equal, including trailer, shipping, and delivery. It includes bid opening and response timing, purchaser/contact details, item and UNSPSC information, and multiple attachments such as evaluation criteria, contract form, terms and conditions, and response requirements.
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HighAI Summary for Bid Solicitation BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: Bid Solicitation BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878, dated for bid opening on 10/15/2026, issued by the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, Division of Marine Fisheries. It seeks competitive quotes for one new current-model-year Steiger Craft 255 CC "Chatham" center console vessel or approved equal, including trailer, shipping, and delivery for fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving operations. The page includes bidder information, submission timing, contact details, ship-to/bill-to addresses, UNSPSC item data, and references multiple attached solicitation and response documents, including evaluation criteria and response requirements.
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HighAI Summary for Bid Solicitation BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: Bid solicitation for BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878, issued by the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, Division of Marine Fisheries, for purchase and delivery of one brand new current-model-year Steiger Craft 255 CC "Chatham" center console vessel or approved equal. The solicitation includes response due timing, bid opening date of 10/15/2026, item details, ship-to/bill-to information, and attachments such as evaluation criteria, standard contract form, terms and conditions, response requirements, and related forms.
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HighAI Summary for Bid Solicitation BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: Bid Solicitation BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878 for the Department of Fish and Game, Division of Marine Fisheries, seeking competitive quotes for one brand new current-model-year Steiger Craft 255 CC "Chatham" center console vessel or approved equal. Dated 09/25/2026 with bid opening on 10/15/2026. Includes procurement details, item specifications for a research vessel, quote due timeline, ship-to/bill-to information, and attached evaluation criteria, contract forms, terms and conditions, and response requirements.
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HighAI Summary for Bid Solicitation BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase: A bid solicitation from the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (Division of Marine Fisheries) for the purchase and delivery of one brand new, current-model-year Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The vessel is intended for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving. The procurement includes the vessel, trailer, shipping, and delivery. Responses are due by October 15, 2026.
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HighAI Summary for Bid Solicitation BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase: The Department of Fish and Game, Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), is seeking competitive quotes for the purchase and delivery of one new Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The vessel will be used for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving operations. The procurement includes the vessel, trailer, shipping, and delivery. Responses are due by October 15, 2026.
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HighAI Summary for Bid Solicitation BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase: The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (Division of Marine Fisheries) is seeking competitive quotes for the purchase and delivery of one new Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The vessel is intended for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving operations. The procurement includes the vessel, trailer, shipping, and delivery. Responses are due by October 15, 2026.
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HighAI Summary for Bid Solicitation BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878: DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase: The Department of Fish and Game, Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), is seeking competitive quotes for the purchase and delivery of one new Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The vessel will be used for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving. The procurement includes the vessel, trailer, shipping, and delivery. Responses are due by 10/15/2026.
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HighAI Summary for Bid Solicitation for DMF Center Console Research Vessel: Bid Solicitation BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133878 for the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, Division of Marine Fisheries, seeking competitive quotes for one brand new current-model-year Steiger Craft 255 CC "Chatham" center console vessel or approved equal. The procurement includes vessel, trailer, shipping, and delivery for fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving operations. Responses are due in 16 days from posting; bid opening date is 10/15/2026. The posting includes evaluation criteria and response requirement attachments, along with standard contract and payment forms.
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HighAI Summary for Commonwealth of Massachusetts Standard Contract Form: A standard contract template issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Office of the Comptroller, Executive Office for Administration and Finance, and Operational Services Division). The document provides a framework for various procurement types, including statewide, collective purchase, and emergency contracts, and includes sections for contractor information, compensation, prompt payment discounts, and supplier diversity program plans.
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HighAI Summary for DMF-26037 Response Requirements - Center Console Research Vessel: This document outlines the specific response requirements for bidders responding to RFR DMF-26037 for a Center Console Research Vessel in Gloucester. It mandates the submission of point of contact information, a detailed price sheet including shipping, technical specifications, warranty information, vendor experience, and a delivery schedule.
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HighAI Summary for DMF RFR 26037 - Center Console Research Vessel: Issued September 25, 2026, by the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, this Request for Response (RFR) solicits competitive quotes for the purchase and delivery of one new Steiger Craft 255 CC 'Chatham' center console vessel or approved equal. The procurement includes a turnkey package with twin outboard motors and a tandem-axle trailer, with an estimated value of $240,000. The vessel is intended for fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and diving operations, with a required delivery date by March 2027.
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HighAI Summary for DMF RFR 26037 Center Console Research Vessel Evaluation Criteria: This document outlines the evaluation criteria and scoring matrix for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries RFR 26037 regarding the procurement of a Center Console Research Vessel. It details the four primary scoring categories: compliance with specifications (50 pts), price (15 pts), vendor experience (15 pts), and delivery/warranty/reliability (20 pts).
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