UNSPSC 25111508: Passenger or automobile ferries

UNSPSC 25111508 Passenger or automobile ferries (Commodity) encompasses the purchase of specialized watercraft for law enforcement, public safety, and emergency response operations rather than civilian passenger transport. State and local governments are actively procuring center-console aluminum and fiberglass patrol boats, typically ranging from 15 to 27 feet, equipped with dual outboard motors, integrated electronics packages (GPS chartplotters, radar, thermal imaging, VHF radios), emergency lighting and siren systems, and associated trailers. Recent buys include complete boat packages with propulsion systems, rigging, safety equipment, and delivery services. Issuing bodies include county governments (Glynn County, Georgia; Hillsborough County, Florida; Chatham County, Georgia), state natural resource and wildlife agencies (Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Illinois Department of Natural Resources), and state parks divisions (Nevada Division of State Parks). Counties dominate the recent activity, typically purchasing one to five vessels per solicitation for marine patrol, search and rescue, disaster response, and law enforcement support in coastal, riverine, and inland waterways.

Recent opportunities cluster in the Southeast and Texas. Glynn County, Georgia solicited one public safety center console boat under IFB27-012 with a response date of October 28, 2026. Hillsborough County, Florida sought one marine safety work boat under ITB2600402 (estimated at $400,000) with bids due September 24, 2026. Chatham County, Georgia issued two related ITBs for one marine patrol response vessel—a 27-foot-4-inch center console aluminum boat with dual 300 HP Mercury engines, fully integrated law enforcement electronics, and a 30% M/WBE participation goal—funded by the 2025 DHS/FEMA Port Security Grant Program, bids due August 10, 2026. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has posted multiple IFBs for fiberglass and aluminum boat packages (15-foot, 17-foot, 22-foot, and 25-foot vessels with motors ranging from 40 to 350 HP) for delivery to regional law enforcement offices across Texas, with bid deadlines in April and May 2026. Illinois Department of Natural Resources sought one 22-foot Deep V aluminum boat package through BidBuy due May 12, 2026, required ready for pickup by June 30, 2026. An Oregon state or local agency purchased law enforcement patrol boats from North River Boats through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing vehicle (Contract #092525-NRB), notice of intent due August 20, 2026. Nevada Division of State Parks solicited guided non-motorized kayak and paddleboard tour services at Sand Harbor under RFP with proposals due June 25, 2026.