University of South Florida - Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) Shipyard Maintenance and Drydocking - 2027-120-ITN-PRO (2026)
University Of South Florida-St PetersburgHigher Ed · St. Petersburg, FL- Due
- Nov 13, 2026
- 10 days left
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
- Primary contact
- Clifton James
- (813) 974-5160
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Summary
The University of South Florida, on behalf of the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO), is seeking qualified shipyards for maintenance, repair, and drydocking services for FIO's fleet of two oceanographic research vessels, the R/V W. T. HOGARTH and the R/V WEATHERBIRD II. The solicitation requires submission of proposals through the sourcing portal by November 13, 2026.
An optional virtual pre-proposal meeting and an optional in-person vessel site visit at the St. Petersburg campus are scheduled. Prospective suppliers must submit written questions through the Q & A Board.
- Submit to
- https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?tab=PHX_NAV_SourcingAllOpps&CustomerOrg=USFlorida
- Scope location
- St. Petersburg, FL
- Reported agency
- University of South Florida
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from University Of South Florida-St Petersburg?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 13, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?tab=PHX_NAV_SourcingAllOpps&CustomerOrg=USFlorida. For questions, contact Clifton James.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including University Of South Florida-St Petersburg in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Clifton James at (813) 974-5160. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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