Description
The State of Maine is procuring a new Pacific T‑Top V2175 (or equivalent) aluminum boat, complete with a Mercury 225 outboard motor and a trailer, to be used for aquaculture inspections, ROV deployments, and SCUBA support along Maine’s coastline. The contract runs for a two‑year period beginning August 1 2026, with delivery to the Aquaculture Division Watercraft Facility in Rockland, ME. The vendor must supply a fully equipped, sea‑trial‑ready vessel, optional equipment (radar, GPS, lighting, anti‑fouling paint, etc.), and assume responsibility for any required sea‑trial corrections. The award will be based on technical qualifications (50 pts) and cost (50 pts).
• Provide a Pacific T‑Top V2175‑class aluminum hull meeting detailed dimensional and construction specs.
• Include a Mercury 225 outboard motor and a compatible trailer.
• Optionally furnish optional gear (radar, GPS, compass, VHF radio, canvas T‑Top, anti‑fouling paint, etc.) and conduct a Department‑requested sea trial.
• Deliver the complete, ready‑to‑operate vessel to the Maine Aquaculture Division by the contract start date.