RFR DFW-2025-058- 19 Boston Whaler 190 Montauk or 19' Carolina Skiff LS or Equivalent

MassWildlife is soliciting bids to purchase a single turn-key boat, offering options including a nineteen-foot Boston Whaler 190 Montauk, a nineteen-foot Carolina Skiff LS, or an equivalent vessel. The selected boat must be equipped with a 4-stroke outboard motor and trailer, suitable for operational needs within Massachusetts. The procurement process is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, an organization under the state’s SLED (State, Local, Education, and Non-Profit) category, with the solicitation posted on February 26, 2025, and a response deadline set for March 24, 2025. The contract value is estimated to fall between $40,000 and $60,000, reflecting the cost range for the complete turnkey vessel package. The procurement process involves adherence to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’s electronic funds transfer (EFT) procedures, as detailed in multiple updated EFT authorization forms revised in 2022 and 2023. These forms outline the necessary steps for vendors to enroll, modify, or cancel EFT agreements, including the collection of banking and contact information, authorization signatures, and verification procedures. The documentation emphasizes the importance of proper submission, certification, and internal verification to ensure secure and authorized financial transactions. The comprehensive approach ensures that payments for the vessel purchase are processed efficiently and securely in compliance with state financial protocols.