The State of Vermont is seeking quotes for one game warden boat. Key requirements include a **** foot length, twin 300hp Mercury Verado outboards, aluminum hull, specific Raymarine electronics, FLIR camera, searchlight, drop bow door, and agency branding. Bids are due June 9, 2026. All communications must be directed to the State Contact. Bidders must check the provided website for updates and addendums. Pricing must be firm for the initial contract term. Awards will be made based on the best interest of the state, with preference given to resident bidders, US-made products, and those with climate-friendly practices. Samples may be requested. The complete boat must be shrink-wrapped and delivered to the VT Dept. of Fish and Wildlife in Milton, VT.
RFQs responses are due by June 9, 2026, 4:30 PM EST. The complete and fully serviceable boat must be shrink-wrapped and delivered to the VT Dept. of Fish and Wildlife in Milton, VT.
Payment terms are net 30 days from the date the state receives an error-free invoice with all necessary and complete supporting documentation. Percentage discounts may be offered for prompt payments, but must be in effect for 30 days or more.
The manufacturer shall include a written warranty for each product, based on commercial use, extending for a minimum term of one year from the date a product is available for use. Longer term warranties are desirable.
Awards will be made under the provisions of 29 V. S. A. § 903. Preference will be given to resident bidders of the state and/or products raised or manufactured in the state, purchase of goods produced in the United States, and bidders who have practices that promote clean energy and address climate change.
Bidders must be registered with the Vermont Secretary of State's office and obtain a contractor's business account number from the Vermont Department of Taxes to be awarded a contract. Bidders must also disclose any actual, potential, or reasonably perceived conflicts of interest.
The state reserves the right to cancel a contract upon discovery that a contractor failed to disclose facts pertaining to a conflict of interest or otherwise misrepresented relevant information. Products not meeting quality and safety standards will be deemed unacceptable and returned at the contractor's expense.
The commissioner reserves the right to request representative samples of the product offered at any time prior to or after award of a contract. Samples must be submitted free of charge and may be held by the commissioner during the entire term of the contract.
Questions are due June 5, 2026, 10:00 AM EST. Questions or comments not raised in writing on or before the last day of the question period are thereafter waived.
Actual or attempted contact with any individual other than the State Contact concerning this solicitation is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification. Failure to respond to a request for additional information or clarification could result in rejection of a proposal.
