INVITATION FOR BID.pdf

INVITATION FOR BID

Hyannis Fire Department Fireboat Procurement

The Hyannis Fire department (HYFD) is inviting bids from qualified boat manufacturers to design, construct and deliver an approximately 32-foot welded aluminum high-speed landing craft fireboat. This vessel will support firefighting, rescue, towing, diving, and transport operations within the area of responsibility of HYFD. There are specific needs to this build that will give the HYFD the most advantageous outcome during operation. The HYFD is not seeking a vessel that has semi-soft sides or tube style inflations surrounding the hull.

General Information and Bid Submission

Deadline: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, at 4PM (1600 EST)

Time to award: Award will be made on or before October 22nd, 2025.

Delivery Address: Chief Peter Burke Hyannis Fire Department, 95 High School Road, Hyannis, MA 02601

Submission Format: Sealed hard copies (3) with an electronic copy (USB Drive).

Any questions about the IFB should be directed to Chief Peter Burke at chiefs@hyannisfire.org no later than Friday October 10th, 2025, at 4PM (1600 EST) via email format.

The HYFD may cancel this IFB, waive any informality, or reject in whole or in any part of the bid if, in its sole discretion, it determines that cancellation or rejection serves the best interests of the department.

All bid prices must remain firm for a period of 45 days after selection of the bid.

The following must be submitted:

1. Three (3) hard copies of the bid with USB

2. A non-collusion form

3. Tax compliance certificate

4. Contact information of the person(s) authorizing the bid

* If the bidder is a corporation, a signature from an authorized officer of the company WITH a signature attested to by the Clerk/ Secretary of the cooperation with the corporate seal affixed.

5. Bid pricing sheet mailto:chiefs@hyannisfire.org

Evaluation Criteria

HYFD will evaluate each bid to determine responsiveness, whether the bidder is responsible, and the best price. Responsible bidders will provide sufficient quality, workmanship, inspection results, and suitability in accordance with the following criteria:

Purchase Description/ Scope of Services

1. The boat shall be fully outfitted, operational and ready for service with an appropriately sized and equipped tri-axle trailer.

2. The trailer shall be properly lit within DOT specifications and have the proper mounts for securing the vessel to the trailer. The trailer will also have a single spare tire affixed.

3. Detailed proof of concept and design drawing must be provided and approved by HYFD prior to the start of building and fabrication.

4. Pricing shall reflect raw material cost at final proposal submission. Final price of materials and labor may only be adjusted following approval by HYFD.

Technical Specifications

Desired Dimensions and Capacities

• Hull Length: 32 feet

• Beam: 11 feet

• Transom Deadrise: 16 degrees

• Person/Cargo Capacity: 5,500 lbs.

• Fuel Capacity: 200 gallons gasoline; 10 gallons diesel (generator)

• Bow Door Width: 84 inches

• Bow Door will have a 12V electric winch with synthetic line affixed to pull the door open and closed

Hull Construction

• Material: 5086-H116 and 5052-H32 marine-grade aluminum plates as specified

• Watertight bulkheads with aluminum inspection hatches. The hatches and bulkheads will have commercial grade hinges/ closing mechanism

• Self-bailing motor-well with drains and one-way flap style covers to prevent water re-entry

• Six (6) 10% aluminum cleats, double padeye

• Plating thicknesses: Bottom Plating: 1/4 inch 5086-H116 9. Side Plating: 1/4 inch 5086-H116

• Deck Plating: 3/16 inch 5052-H32

• Bow protection of all corners and hard edges to prevent damage and provide increased safety

Superstructure

• Wheelhouse: 96"W x 120"L x 80"H, offset design with minimum 30” side walkway. House is constructed from .190” plate and framed as per std. house framing using 1.5” square tube

• Diamond SeaGlaze doors and sliding windows. House has two 24" sliding side doors and two hinged doors (1 forward, 1 aft). Doors to be a Diamond SeaGlaze commercial duty model with lock and window installed, all doors to be keyed alike.

• Interior: Marine insulation, sound deadening, white panels

• Controls: Dual station (local and console) bow door switches

Climate control

• Heat system will run off vessels diesel system OR shore power/ generator

• A/C unit(s) should be able to handle local climate conditions as well as de-humidification

Deck Equipment

• 1¼" Sch 40 pipe safety rails

• Non-skid deck coating

• Beaching wear plate, side door, deck hatches, and open scuppers

• D-Rubber fender system on port and starboard sides for entire length of vessel

• Towing bitt with hawser reel

• Metal guard to surround motors with short pegs affixed to top to prevent lines from sliding down

Propulsion

• A minimum of Twin 300 HP outboard motors

• Bow thruster (12V)

• Hydraulic steering system with rudder indicator

• Jack plates with light indicators for height

• Digital Throttle & Shift Binnacle (DTS) (fly-by-wire style only)

• Dual engine start battery bank with selector switches

Fire Pump System

• Pump: Darley 1500 GPM fire pump

• Engine: GMC gasoline marine engine

• Priming system, exhaust system, and Pump Boss 200 controller

• The pump discharge will supply a 4" diameter fire main assembled from schedule 80 seamless aluminum pipe and fittings

• A 2.5" branch shall extend to the port bow, terminating with a 90-degree elbow and 2.5" NHM adapter. A Task Force Tips gated wye with integral quarter turn ball valves, a 2.5" NHF swivel rocker inlet and two (2) 1.5" NHM outlets will be fit to the outlet

• A 3" fire main branch shall extend to the port bow and terminates at a fire monitor station with 4" ANSI flange

• A customer supplied Elkhart Brass Boa X2 2000 remote-controlled monitor shall be installed at the port bow station. Monitor and nozzle rated to 2000 GPM

Generator

• Cummins Onan 5kW diesel generator

• Raw water intake, strainer, muffler, and separate fuel tank

• Remote start/stop panel

Fuel Systems

• 200-gallon gasoline (engines & fire pump)

• 10-gallon diesel (generator)

• Racor filters with shutoff valves, each system will be labeled appropriately

• 12V bilge blower in tank compartment with notice placard

Electrical Systems

• 12V DC and 120V AC systems

• AC shore power with transfer switch, battery charger

• LED navigation to USCG specs

• Dome lights, search light, flood lights, emergency lights

• Bilge pumps, wipers, horn, USB, and 12V outlets

• 120V AC plugs to accommodate medical equipment, location to be determined later

• Galvanic Isolation System with Cut-off switch

• 9" x 18" Lenco electric trim tabs shall be installed. Control of trim tabs to be via tactile switch panel with integral LED trim tab position indicator

Electronics

• Garmin GPSMAP 8612xsv with sonar

• Garmin GMR 18 Fantom Radome

• Dual Garmin VHF 215 radios

• Customer-supplied FLIR camera (to be installed by vendor)

• Vessel Monitoring System (VMS)

• Autopilot system (can be stand-alone electronics or integrated/ networked through steering)

Safety & Accessories

• Smoke and CO detector tied into VMS

• Fireboy automatic suppression system in pump compartment

• Maxwell anchor system with windlass

• Dive ladders and SCUBA tank holders, location to be determined later

• A Maxwell Maxset 35lb. galvanized anchor and matching stainless steel bow roller shall be installed. Includes 150' of 9/16" 3-strand anchor line and 30' of 5/16" galvanized anchor chain affixed to the anchor with a 316SS jaw swivel. A Lewmar 1000 anchor windlass shall be installed. Anchor shall be secured in the "up" position by a pin or chain tensioner (dependent on space and application).

Finishes & Markings

• Bare aluminum topsides

• Non-skid deck, anti-fouling bottom paint (Black)

• USCG placards and operational labels

• Custom vinyl graphics (to be specified post-award)

Warranty Requirements

• Minimum 5-year hull warranty

• Minimum 2-year engine warranty

• Minimum 2-year warranty on installed equipment

• Manufacturer will certify other parts and components and aid in any future warranty work that may arise within the warranty period

Delivery and Training

• Vessel must be delivered FOB to Hyannis Fire Department

• On-site operational training (minimum 4 hours) required Manuals and maintenance documentation must be provided

Proposal Format

• Cover Letter

• Detailed Technical Proposal (addressing each section above)

• Price Proposal (itemized)

• Delivery Schedule

• Other documents required under General Information section

• Warranty Details

• List of Similar Projects/References