Invitation to Bid (2): Fiberglass Cabin Cruiser and Platform Barge

Invitation to Bid (ITB) for 21’ Fiberglass Cabin Cruiser and Trailer
ITB Number: ASLC-ITB-2025-001
Start Date 06/04/2025
Close Date 06/18/2025, 3:00 PM

Organization:
Alaska SeaLife Center                                                                  
PO Box 1329 / 301 Railway Avenue                                      
Seward, AK 99664                                                                               

Contact: Johanna Kinney

Phone: 907-224-6349.    Email: Johannak@alaskasealife.org

Date: June 4, 2025

1. Introduction
The Alaska SeaLife Center invites qualified bidders to submit sealed bids for the sale of a used 21’ Parker fiberglass cabin cruiser vessel and 1,400 lb. capacity EZ Loader trailer. This procurement aims to update our fleet to support our research and outreach activities.

2. Viewing Opportunities
Interested bidders are invited to view the vessel and trailer in person at Storm Chasers Marine Services, located at 13552 Lowell Point Rd, Seward, AK 99664. Viewing opportunities are available during normal business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Climbing on and/or entering the vessel is not permitted.

3. Bid Submission
Bids should be delivered or mailed in a sealed envelope and addressed as follows:

Alaska SeaLife Center
Attn: Johanna Kinney, RE: ASLC-ITB-2025-01
PO Box 1329
Seward, AK 99664

Envelopes must be clearly marked “ITB – Cabin Cruiser and Trailer: ASLC-ITB-2025-01”.

Bids can be delivered in person to the front ticket counter at the Alaska SeaLife Center, located at 301 Railway Avenue, Seward, AK 99664, during normal business hours. To be considered, bids must be received by 3:00 p.m. on June 18, 2025.

Bid contents should include the bidder's name, mailing address, phone number, bid number (ASLC-ITB-2025-01), bid item (Cabin Cruiser and Trailer), and bid amount. No money should be included in the bid envelope.

4. Evaluation and Award
Bids will be evaluated based on complete bid information and price. The Alaska SeaLife Center reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and waive any minor irregularities.

5. Additional Terms
The successful bidder must remit payment in cash or a cashier’s check and sign a bill of sale by June 25, 2025.

Upon successful payment, execution of the bill of sale, and transfer of the trailer title, the successful bidder is responsible for either removing the items from the Storm Chasers' property by June 30, 2025, or providing documentation of a new storage services agreement to remain at the current location.

The vessel and all associated equipment, parts, and materials are being offered and will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS,” with no warranties or guarantees, express or implied, including but not limited to any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The buyer assumes all responsibility for inspection and evaluation of the items prior to purchase and agrees to accept the items in their present condition.

Vessel and Trailer Specifications

Vessel Details:

• Vessel Name: Sea Searcher
• Type: Cabin Cruiser
• Year: 2003
• Length: 21 feet
• Vessel Make: Parker Marine Enterprises
• Hull Material: Fiberglass/plastic
• Engines: 2 Yamaha Outboard engines, 200 HP / 10 HP each
• Fuel Capacity: 80 gallons (gasoline)

Trailer Details:

Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Platform Barge
ITB Number: ASLC-ITB-2025-002
Start Date 06/04/2025
Close Date 06/18/2025, 3:00 PM

Organization:
Alaska SeaLife Center                                                                     
PO Box 1329 / 301 Railway Avenue                                  
Seward, AK 99664                         

Contact: Johanna Kinney

Phone: 907-224-6349.    Email: Johannak@alaskasealife.org          

Date: June 4, 2025

1. Introduction
The Alaska SeaLife Center invites qualified bidders to submit sealed bids for the sale of a used aluminum-pontoon platform barge with hydraulic steering console. This procurement aims to update our fleet to support our research and outreach activities.

2. Viewing Opportunities
Interested bidders are invited to view the vessel in person at Storm Chasers Marine Services, located at 13552 Lowell Point Rd, Seward, AK 99664. Viewing opportunities are available during normal business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Climbing on and/or entering the vessel is not permitted.

3. Bid Submission
Bids should be delivered or mailed in a sealed envelope and addressed as follows:

Alaska SeaLife Center
Attn: Johanna Kinney, RE: ASLC-ITB-2025-02
PO Box 1329
Seward, AK 99664

Envelopes must be clearly marked “Platform Barge: ASLC-ITB-2025-02”.

Bids can be delivered in person to the front ticket counter at the Alaska SeaLife Center, located at 301 Railway Avenue, Seward, AK 99664, during normal business hours. To be considered, bids must be received by 3:00 p.m. on June 18, 2025.

Bid contents should include the bidder's name, mailing address, phone number, bid number (ASLC-ITB-2025-02), bid item (Platform Barge), and bid amount. No money should be included in the bid envelope.

4. Evaluation and Award
Bids will be evaluated based on complete bid information and price. The Alaska SeaLife Center reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and waive any minor irregularities.

5. Additional Terms
The successful bidder must remit payment in cash or a cashier’s check and sign a bill of sale by June 25, 2025.

Upon successful payment and execution of the bill of sale, the successful bidder is responsible for either removing the vessel from the Storm Chasers' property by June 30, 2025, or providing documentation of a new storage services agreement to remain at the current location. No trailer is included with the vessel.

The vessel and all associated equipment, parts, and materials are being offered and will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS,” with no warranties or guarantees, express or implied, including but not limited to any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The buyer assumes all responsibility for inspection and evaluation of the items prior to purchase and agrees to accept the items in their present condition.

Vessel Specifications

Vessel Details:

• Vessel Name: SSL Barge
• Year: 2003
• Overall length: 32 feet
• Overall width/beam: 10 feet
• Deck load capacity: 10,000 pounds
• Weight: 3820
• Vessel Make: Alcan Products Ltd
• Hull Material: double aluminum pontoon structure
• Pressure-treated lumber deck
• Propulsion: outboard compatible (no motors are for sale)