QQ - Transmission Overhaul, Marine Repair & Front-Engine Hydraulic Conversion 41 Foot Fiberglass Workboat

The Virginia Marine Resources Commission is seeking bids from qualified marine repair facilities to perform a major drivetrain overhaul and auxiliary hydraulic system redesign on a 41-foot fiberglass workboat powered by a John Deere 6090SFM85 M3 diesel engine. The scope of work includes the removal and failure analysis of the Twin Disc marine transmission, followed by either a rebuild using OEM parts or a full replacement. Additionally, the contractor must convert the hydraulic system from a transmission-driven configuration to an engine-front-driven configuration using a power take-off drive or crankshaft pulley kit, including the fabrication of marine-grade mounting brackets. All work must be performed by certified Twin Disc representatives at a dry-dock facility located within a 60-mile radius of Queens Creek Marina in Mathews, Virginia, with final sea trials and completion required by December 6, 2026. The contract will be awarded on a total sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a priority hierarchy favoring DSBSD-certified micro businesses for bids up to 10,000 dollars and DSBSD-certified small businesses for bids up to 100,000 dollars. Bidders must be registered in eVA and provide a detailed itemized cost breakdown for both rebuild and replacement scenarios, a project schedule, and at least three references for similar marine drivetrain or hydraulic projects. Technical inquiries should be directed to Vernon Rowe or Andrew Button at 757-247-2121. All shipping must be FOB destination, and contractors must maintain required insurance coverage and comply with Commonwealth of Virginia legal and anti-discrimination standards.