Dive Charter Government Bids & RFPs

The contractor vendor must warrant that it has the capability in all respects to fully perform the contract requirements and the integrity and reliability that will assure good faith performance as a responsible vendor.

Failure to file a protest within 72 hours, the time prescribed in section **** 3, f. s. , shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120 f. s.

Proposals are due by Monday, June 22, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. PDT. Proposals must be received at the place for submitting proposals not later than Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00 a. m. PDT.

Proposer warrants that all products, services, and workmanship shall be free from defects and be suitable for the use stated in the proposal documents. Proposer warrants that all products, services, and workmanship shall be free from defects and be suitable for the use stated in the proposal documents.

The award of the contract will be on a best value evaluation method. The award of the contract will be on a best value evaluation method as outlined in the districts proposal documents.

Consideration will be given to the financial standing and general competency of the proposer, including experience, facilities, conduct and performance under other contracts, financial condition, and reputation. In addition to the evaluation criteria, consideration will be given not only to the financial standing but also to the general competency of the proposer for the performance of the contract.

Liquidated damages are mentioned in the document, and failure to abide by the drug-free workplace act could result in penalties including termination of the agreement or suspension of payment. Failure to abide with the conditions set forth in the drugfree workplace act could result in penalties including termination of the agreement or suspension of payment thereunder.

There will be a mandatory pre-proposal conference on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. PDT. There will be a mandatory preproposal conference on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 10:00 a. m. PDT in the board room at the district education center

Proposals may be declared nonresponsive if all required items are not returned at the time of submission, or if the proposal contains erasures, inconsistent or illegible information without authentication. Proposers must submit all required forms. If all required items are not returned at the time of the proposal submission, the proposer may be declared nonresponsive.

The delivery due date for the bid is May 6, 2026.

The respondent shall indicate whether or not they plan to subcontract. The contractor shall not assign this contract or enter into a subcontract for any of the goods or services provided under this contract without obtaining the prior written approval of the central procurement office. The respondent affirms compliance with the Iran Divestment Act. Contractor must provide copies of valid commercial drivers licenses for all drivers who will be used to provide driver services during the contract.

All questions comments are due by Wednesday, April 8, 2026, by 12:00pm CT.

The contractor shall be ready to commence infield operations following a minimum fourteen 14 day mobilization notice from the government. The vessel shall arrive at the designated pickup location no later than **** on day 1 to begin onloading gear.

The government is conducting market research to identify qualified and interested sources capable of providing vessel charter services. Interested vendors are requested to submit a capability statement demonstrating relevant experience providing similar vessel charter services.