Description
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources seeks a single vendor to provide a complete tritoon package – a new 2026 Bentley Elite Admiral 223 XLP3 pontoon boat, a 200‑hp Suzuki outboard engine, and a Load Rite tandem‑axle trailer – fully assembled, tested, and ready for immediate use. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and must be delivered within 120 days of the purchase order.
• Required items: Bentley Elite Admiral 223 XLP3 pontoon boat (22‑ft class, aluminum hull, capacity ≥ 15 persons), Suzuki DF200ATXSS 200 hp outboard motor, and Load Rite P‑22/24T‑5000TRIB1 tandem‑axle trailer (≥ 5,000 lb capacity).
• All equipment must be brand‑new, include manufacturer warranties transferred to the State, and be delivered to the STYX Receiving Compound in West Columbia, SC (or delivered at vendor cost if > 60 mi).
• Vendor must be a single legal entity with a valid South Carolina vendor registration, provide required insurance, and may claim applicable state‑resident or end‑product preferences.
• Offers are due by 10 / 14 / 2026 10:00 AM EST (sealed paper or electronic via SCEIS); questions must be submitted by 9 / 28 / 2026 12:00 PM EST.
• Contract period runs approximately from 10 / 15 / 2026 to 2 / 26 / 2027 (≈ 4 months), with a net‑30 payment term after invoicing.