FY27 Permanently Moored Craft Fire Prevention and Safety Consultant

Coffman Engineers, Inc. was awarded a contract by the State of Illinois, Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM), for specialized technical consulting services related to permanently moored crafts fire prevention and safety. The contract, identified as Open Market Small Purchase 27-592SFM-AMIN5-P-102279, is valued at $52,720.00 and runs from the award date of September 16, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The consultant will be responsible for reviewing proposed revisions to Title 41 Illinois Administrative Code 149 - Permanently Moored Craft Fire Prevention and Safety, ensuring accuracy, technical soundness, and regulatory applicability, while providing expert guidance to OSFM on an as-needed basis regarding program implementation and administration.

The consulting services include a billable hourly rate of $270 per hour with an estimated 186 hours of service, plus an allocation of $10,000.00 for documented travel expenses through the remainder of Fiscal Year 2027. The vendor must possess a Professional Engineering license with a minimum of three years of experience in marine engineering or naval architecture, three years of knowledge with Title 46 Coast Guard regulations, three years of vessel surveying and maritime compliance experience, and three years of vessel dry docking and survey experience. The contractor is required to provide 100 percent of services and perform all work in the United States, subject to applicable Illinois and federal procurement and labor regulations.