Description
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive pricing for custom swamp buggies to be used on J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area and John C. and Mariana Jones/Hungryland Wildlife and Environmental Area. The buggies must be capable of safely and efficiently transporting people and equipment through mud, rocky or uneven terrain, and wet marshes and swamps. The contract will be for a period of one year, with options for renewal. The successful bidder will be required to provide a minimum of three references and to submit all necessary documentation, including a parts list and warranty information.
• The buggies must be deck-style vehicles with a maximum dry road speed of 20 miles per hour.
• The buggies must have power steering hydraulic cylinder assist and a 40-foot maximum turning radius.
• The buggies must have properly positioned controls and instrumentation to provide maximum operator access and view.
• The successful bidder must provide a site visit to ensure all specifications and information are understood.
• The contract will include a payment schedule with partial payments made after completion of specific tasks.
• The successful bidder will be required to provide warranty and maintenance information, including a parts list and a schedule of routine maintenance.