IFB Custom Aluminum Landing Craft, Motors & Trailer

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for a custom aluminum landing craft, along with motors and a trailer, to be delivered to their facility in West Columbia within a performance window starting November 4, 2025, and concluding by April 1, 2026. The procurement, identified by solicitation number 5400028789, emphasizes strict adherence to the scope of work, requiring new, Coast Guard-compliant vessels and equipment, complete with operational manuals and proper documentation such as Manufacturer’s Statements of Origin. The contract will be awarded based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, favoring responsible and responsive bidders offering the lowest total cost, with evaluation focusing primarily on responsiveness, responsibility, and price, without additional technical weighting. The contractual framework incorporates comprehensive state-specific clauses governed by the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code, including provisions for amendments, changes, and termination rights, as well as strict conflict of interest disclosures. Bidders must provide detailed business and minority participation certifications, declare compliance with laws and licensing requirements, and submit all proposals via an online portal or, if permitted, sealed paper packages. Delivery terms are FOB Destination, with the contractor responsible for ensuring all items are new, properly labeled, and compliant with Coast Guard and ABYC standards. Payment will be made through electronic funds transfer upon proper invoice submission, and the contract includes provisions for potential modifications, OCI disclosures, and mandatory reporting of minority business participation.