274-2027-01-AH_Addendum 1.pdf

This is an addendum to an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the City of Raleigh, North Carolina for the procurement of commercial-grade pedal boats under solicitation number 274-2027-01-AH. The addendum extends the bid due date from August 20, 2026 to September 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time to allow additional vendor participation. The City is requesting 16 pedal boats total, consisting of five 5-person duck-design boats (yellow), five swan-design boats (white), five dragon-design boats (green), and one 5-person hand-crank boat for ADA accessibility. All boats must be marine-grade fiberglass construction with a minimum 950-pound weight capacity, self-draining capability, metal pedal wheels and rudders, seating for two front and three rear passengers, approximate dimensions of 11 feet by 6 feet by 6 feet, UV-resistant gel coat finish, and non-skid strips or mats. Boats must be delivered fully assembled and ready for use. The anticipated award date is September 10, 2026, and the contract is a one-time purchase with termination upon completion of delivery and acceptance.

Bidders must submit manufacturer specifications and product literature, certify compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations, and provide at least three references demonstrating prior provision of substantially similar goods and services. All bid prices must be firm and inclusive of shipping, delivery, handling, packaging, and related charges on an FOB destination basis, excluding taxes to be invoiced separately. Payment terms are Net 30 from invoice receipt or goods acceptance, whichever is later. Bidders must also complete the Non-Discrimination Assurances form, certify compliance with the Iran Divestment Act and the Companies Boycotting Israel Divestment Act, and verify non-debarment status. Bids must be submitted as two complete sealed hard-copy sets on the provided bid form plus an electronic version on USB; email and facsimile submissions are not accepted. Acknowledgement of this addendum by authorized signature is required with bid submission, as failure to do so may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.