16-Specifications and Requirements - Anne Kolb Nature - TRN2130713B1.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Commercial Tour Boat – Anne Kolb Nature Center

1. Scope: The Broward County Parks and Recreation Division is seeking a Vendor to provide a Commercial Grade Catamaran T classed pontoon Tour Boat for the Anne Kolb Nature Center. Boat specifications and build must conform to all current United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 46 shipping vessels to successfully pass inspections. This includes the stability survey and inspection for issuance of a United States Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection to carry passengers for hire in inshore/coastal waters. Boat shall be USCG rated as a passenger carrying vessel in lakes, bays, sounds and the protected waters off the Intracoastal Waterway not more than two (2) miles from shore.

The Vendor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, personal protective equipment, tools, supervision, transportation, and other incidentals as required. Prices offered on Bid Table shall include, but are not limited to, delivery, assembly and training and shall constitute complete compensation. Prices shall be F.O.B. Destination.

Vendor must be the manufacturer’s Authorized Dealer. Only authorized dealers/resellers will be eligible to provide products on behalf of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) through this solicitation. The County may request, and the bidder shall provide supporting information and/or documentation attesting to this requirement. Failing to be an authorized dealer/seller of the manufacturer at the time of the bid submittal will result in the Vendor’s bid being deemed non-responsive. Failure to supply the supporting information and/or documentation within three (3) business days of request by the County may result in the Vendor’s bid being deemed non-responsive.

2. Specifications:

Commercial Grade Catamaran T classed pontoon Tour Boat, with double outboard gasoline engines, and aluminum hull. Overall minimum length of 30.0 feet. Overall maximum length of 35.0 feet. Overall minimum width of 8 feet. Overall maximum width of 12 feet. Bids which do not comply with these requirements are subject to rejection. All aluminum plate used must be 3/16th thickness or greater and grade 5052 or greater.

All commodities shall be new and unused for the current original equipment OEM model year or later, as County approved. All commodities shall be designed, constructed, equipped, and installed to be fully suitable for their scope, intended use, purpose, and service.

The product offered by the Vendor must on an overall basis, be equal or greater in quality or performance than the solicitation specifications herein. Broward County reserves the right to be the sole judge of what is equal and acceptable. Bids which do not comply with these requirements are subject to rejection.

No Vendor or manufacturer advertising or identification (name, logos, etc.) is permitted

Commercial Tour Boat – Anne Kolb Nature Center on the Pontoon Boat, if such advertising or identification is a manufacturer’s standard on the specific commodity.

2.2. General:

All materials including lights and markings must meet all United States Coast Guard CFR (Code of Federal Regulation) 46, State and Local Laws and regulations. All boat hardware including fasteners to be stainless steel or other salt water resistant material unless otherwise specified.

2.3. Deck:

2.3.1 Decking marine grade plywood with a marine grade vinyl, epoxy or other approved equal surfacing.

2.3.2 Must be equipped with flush mounted anti-corrosive deck mounted rings for attaching 2 Wheelchair tie down systems.

2.3.3 6-heavy duty 10-inch aluminum cleats, forward, aft, midships on port and starboard sides complete with stainless steel through bolts or approved equal.

2.3.4 Rubber Corner Bumpers on all corners and edges of entire deck or approved equal.

2.3.5 Provide the above items or equivalent as required by United States Coast Guard to pass CFR (Code of Federal Regulation) 46 vessel certificate inspection.

2.4. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Folding Ramp:

2.4.1. Ramp must be permanently attached to the port side gate area of the boat.

2.4.2. Ramp to be used to load and unload all passengers and wheelchairs.

2.4.3. Ramp must be made of aluminum or equal anti-corrosive metal.

2.4.4. Folded ramp must be able to be secured while underway.

2.4.5. Must be minimum 36” wide not to exceed 42”.

2.4.6. ADA ramp final configuration to be determined between vendor and project manager or designee after bid is awarded and before manufacturing to determine ramp design, length of ramp and dock configuration.

2.5. Wheelchair Tie Down System:

2.5.1. Should be anti-corrosive, durable material.

2.6. Railings/Gates/Gate Ramp:

2.6.1. Commercial Aluminum railing system around deck or approved equal. Railing to meet all USCG approved standards for passenger carrying vessel and made for the safe transport of children.

2.7. Helm Station:

2.7.1. Commercial helm station with standard gauges and hydraulic steering installed for twin 90 HP, 4 stroke commercial, salt water rated, gasoline outboard motors or an approved equal.

2.7.2. Helm to have a captain’s chair.

2.7.3. Provide the above items or equivalent as required by United States Coast Guard to pass Commercial vessel certificate inspection.

2.8. Helm to be equipped with:

2.8.1. Very High Frequency (VHF) Marine Radio.

2.8.2. Hour meter.

2.8.3. Marine grade Public Address (PA) System with wireless headsets for conducting tours and announcements with marine grade speakers.

2.8.4. Engine temperature gauge.

2.8.5. Helm must have secure, locking overhead, marine watertight box or area for mounting VHF Marine Radio, PA System and any other equipment needed to be kept out of the weather but easily accessible to the captain.

2.9. Outboard Motors:

2.9.1. Must be dual commercial 4 stroke outboard, salt water rated, minimum twin 90 HP with Propeller or approved equal.

2.9.2. Outboards to have standard manufacturer’s commercial engine warranty.

2.9.3. Boat to be certified for no less than 20 passengers, plus two crew members (total 22 people) and draw less than 18 inches down to the skeg when motor is down while boat is at maximum load capacity.

2.9.4 Provide the above items or equivalent as required by United States Coast Guard to pass Commercial vessel certificate inspection.

2.10. Hard Top:

2.10.1. Aluminum hard top (not less than 27 linear feet) with upright supports which covers entire passenger section or approved equal.

2.11. Seating:

2.11.1. Bench style commercial heavy-duty aluminum or starboard benches with backs and life jacket storage for 20 people or more (bus style layout with center aisle) or approved equal. Seating capacity 22 persons.

2.11.2. Benches to have removable back and seat cushions of marine grade vinyl material with stainless steel snaps or other agreed upon attachment or approved equal.

2.11.3. Selection and color to be determined with vendor after the bid is awarded.

2.12. Electrical:

2.12.1 All electrical must meet United States Coast Guard requirements specified in CFR (Code of Federal Regulation) 46

2.12.2 Wiring encased in conduit or equal approved shielding as permitted by USCG regulations to prevent wildlife from chewing the wires. Conduit or similar shielding to be easily accessible to run new wires as needed.

2.13. Boat to have the following equipment/Items:

2.13.1. Jack Plate to raise and lower the engines in shallow water.

2.13.2. Single control with trim.

2.13.3. Hydraulic steering with relative hardware (single).

2.13.4. Ignition switch and harness.

2.13.5. Perko battery switch or approved equal.

2.13.6. Tachometer.

2.13.7. Voltmeter.

2.13.8. Fuel gauge.

2.13.9. 50-gallon minimum stern mounted, gas tank with sight glass or fuel gauge as permitted by United States Coast Guard.

2.13.10. Fill cap assembly.

2.13.11. Cranking Battery.

2.13.12. Running Lights.

2.13.13. Docking Lights.

2.13.14. (2) or more Zinc Anodes- as appropriate for boat dimension.

2.13.15. PA system-wireless capability with wireless microphones-Marine grade suitable for outdoor, saltwater environment with marine grade speakers.

2.14. Storage Deck Box for Personal Flotation Devices and Boat Supplies:

2.14.1. Watertight storage deck box for on board life jacket and supply storage. Size to be determined by Certificate of Inspection passenger life jacket requirements and deck layout as determined by vendor and project manager or designee after the bid.

2.14.2. Must be constructed from anti- corrosive rugged fiberglass with Ultraviolet (UV)-resistant gelcoat finish.

2.14.3. Must be able to bolt to a deck or dock.

2.14.4. Must have stainless steel lockable latch and hardware.

2.15. United States Coast Guard Required Equipment Items:

2.15.1 Provide items or equivalent as required by United States Coast Guard to pass CFR (Code of Federal Regulation) 46 vessel certificate inspection.

2.15.1 Stowable Save-A-Life Ladder or approved CFR required MOB.

3. Warranty:

3.1. Minimum of one year warranty against all materials and workmanship. When equipment manufacturers provide a warranty with less coverage than that stipulated herein, the awarded Vendor shall provide a supplemental warranty that meets or exceeds the warranty requirements, as stipulated herein.

4. Delivery:

4.1. Supplier to schedule delivery time within 270 days of receipt of purchase order with the project manager or designee at Anne Kolb Nature Center.

4.2. Delivery hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., except holidays.

Delivery at other times shall be by special arrangement only and must be approved by the County’s project manager or designee. Delivery must be F.O.B. Destination; Freight included and inclusive of all costs.

4.3. Delivery location and sufficient tide to be agreed upon between vendor and project manager or designee.

Anne Kolb Nature Center 751 Sheridan Street Hollywood, FL 33019

5. Product Literature/Manuals:

5.1. Vendor shall supply two (2) comprehensive training manuals which describe the appropriate use of the equipment purchased, one (1) Manufacturers Statement of Origin (MSO), and two (2) comprehensive repairs and parts manuals which identify the component parts, and which describe the appropriate process for repairing the equipment purchased. This may be done by book, CD, or online access to the appropriate complying information. The manuals shall be provided at no additional cost to the County.

5.2. Vendor shall provide all product literature from manufacturer items installed on the boat.

6. Inspections:

6.1. The County reserves the right to conduct multiple production inspections at any location or company that may be involved with the fabrication of the Pontoon Boat. Any costs incurred by the County in conjunction with on-site production inspection will be borne by the County.

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