IFB Custom Built Trammel Boats and Trailers

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for the production and delivery of three custom-built trammel net boats and trailers to support long-term coastal shark and estuarine finfish surveys. The vessels must be Florida Trammel Net or Tremblay style, with a length overall of approximately 24 feet, a beam of 8 feet 6 inches, and a draft of 6 inches. The contractor is responsible for rigging 90 hp Yamaha 4-stroke engines provided by the agency and providing one operational manual per vessel. All boats must be new, washed, and cleaned prior to delivery in Charleston, South Carolina, by May 14, 2027, with a final cancellation threshold of June 30, 2027. Award will be granted to a single offeror determined to be the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on the total bid amount. Bidders must provide a 10-year hull and transom warranty and certify that they are not debarred from state or federal contracts. Proposals must be submitted via the Sceis portal or physical delivery by November 2, 2026, and must include a signed cover page and the required Page Two document. The agency reserves the right to water test the vessels before final acceptance, and the contractor must provide a signed certification checklist confirming that each boat is in first-class operational condition.