SE12144_-_Attachment_6_-_Equipment_Specifications.pdf

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14 FOOT RIGID HULL INFLATABLE BOAT

REVISION DATE: 09/02/2026

SECTION 1 - GENERAL EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS: 1

SPECIFICATION OUTLINE: 3

The following specifications for a 14 Foot Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat is divided into two complete 4 sections. The first section outlines the overall specification requirement. The second details the 5 build portion of the vessel. The Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat shall be delivered complete with all 6 equipment and accessories necessary for safe and efficient operation, ready for immediate job 7 site operation within the City and County of San Francisco. The Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat shall 8 comply with the manufacturer’s current model Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat with additions and 9 deletions as contained herein. 10

INTENDED USE: 12

The unit proposed by bidders shall be configured to meet or exceed the following intended usage 13 of said unit. The boat described in these specifications is intended to be used by the San 14 Francisco Police Department for rescue and dive operations, including rapid-response 15 deployment, waterborne search and recovery, transport of personnel and equipment, and safe 16 support of dive teams in both emergency and planned operational environments. The boat 17 described in these specifications is intended to be used in a wide range of operational 18 environments, including rivers, lakes, marinas, coastal waters, flooded urban areas, and other 19 confined or open-water settings where rapid deployment, stable dive platforms, and reliable 20 maneuverability are required. 21 It is the responsibility of the bidder to review and scrutinize all aspects of the configuration of this 22 unit specified in this document. If necessary, the bidder shall recommend adjustments to the 23 written specification so that the unit’s subsystems are adequate enough for this vessel to operate 24 on a daily basis, fully loaded with all components, fuel and standard unmounted necessary tools 25 needed for the unit’s daily tasks. This shall be accomplished without increasing maintenance 26 costs, stressing the frame, or adding any unnecessary and/or abnormal wear to any other 27 components of the unit, off or on-road throughout the City of San Francisco. It is the responsibility 28 of the successful bidder to ensure this unit will comply or exceed compliance to all on-road and 29 off-road safety and emissions standards set forth by the City of San Francisco, State of 30 California, and the Federal Government. 31

MANUFACTURING, MATERIAL AND DESIGN PRACTICES: 33

It is intended that the manufacturer, in the selection of components, will use material and design 34 practices that are the best available in the industry for the type of operating conditions to which 35 the unit(s) will be subjected. All parts, equipment and accessories shall conform in strength, 36 quality of material and workmanship to recognized industry standards. 37

HEAVY DUTY TERMINOLOGY DEFINED: 39

The term “heavy duty” as used in these specifications shall mean that the item to which the term 40 is applied shall exceed the usual quantity, quality or capacity supplied with standard production 41 unit(s) and it shall be able to withstand unusual strain, exposure, temperature, wear, and use. 42

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MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION: 44

Complete manufacturer’s specification, published literature, and photos or illustrations of unit 45 proposed should be furnished with bid. Only new models in current production which are 46 catalogued by the manufacturer and for which printed literature and specifications are available 47 will be accepted. Bidders should prepare and submit their own proposals addressing each 48 section, item or component of these specifications indicating full compliance without exception 49 or explaining in detail any exception, deviation or non-compliance. Bidders should not simply 50 submit a copy of a manufacturer’s specifications if they differ from these specifications, nor 51 should they submit copies of manufacturer or third-party quotations as a response to the City’s 52 bid solicitation. 53

MANUFACTURERS STANDARD EQUIPMENT: 55

All equipment and components listed as standard by the manufacturer for model quoted shall 56 be furnished whether or not such items are detailed herein, e.g., special wrenches, tool kits, etc. 57 Optional equipment as necessary to meet the following requirements of this specification shall 58 also be supplied. Should the requirements as specified not comply, the manufacturer is required 59 to re-figure and revise the specifications to meet all laws, rules and regulations where it applies 60 to items such as the ratings of axles, tires, rims, brakes, batteries, cooling capacity, etc. and the 61 City is to be notified thereof. 62

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS: 64

Specifications on the following pages are written with the intent to comply with all applicable 65 safety systems, documents, and certifications, but the final responsibility to comply shall rest 66 with the vendor and not the City and County of San Francisco. The successful bidder shall 67 adhere to the standards set forth by the following agencies if applicable: 68

Federal Motor Vessels Safety Standard, Department of Transportation (FMVSS) 70 State of California Motor Vessel Code (CMVC) 71 State of California General Industrial Safety Orders 72 State of California Health and Safety Code, Motor Vessel Pollution Control 73 California Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 74 National Electrical Code (NEC) 75 Environmental protection agency (EPA) 76 California Air Resource Board (CARB) 77 Society of Automotive Engineering Standards (SAE) 78 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 79 American National Safety Institute (ANSI) 80 Any emergency warning light provided and/or installed for the City and County of San 81

Francisco shall meet the State Vessel code, Title 13 for the appropriate application. 82 The vendor shall provide a copy of the manufacturer's certification of the California Code 83 of Regulations, Title 13, "Motor Vessels" rules and regulations if requested by the City 84 and County of San Francisco. 85

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An SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for all fluids used shall be included with the delivery of the 86 equipment. 87

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 88

ROPS 89

FOPS 90

OPS 91

DEMONSTRATIONS: 93

The City reserves the option to request, and the Bidder shall agree to provide, an “on-the-job” 94 demonstration and evaluation of the current production model offered to the City’s Fleet 95 Management personnel prior to acceptance of the contract if the City is not familiar with the 96 performance or operation of the unit offered. If requested by the City, the Bidder shall make a 97 demonstrator unit available prior to award at no additional cost to the City. The City shall 98 determine the location, date, duration, and scope of the demonstration and evaluation, and all 99 time required for such evaluation shall be as determined by the City. The Bidder shall be 100 responsible for providing the demonstrator unit and any necessary personnel, equipment, and 101 support required for the evaluation at no additional cost to the City. 102 In addition, the manufacturer may be requested to provide a current user list of similar units of 103 the size, class, and type of the unit offered that have been delivered or are currently in service 104 in California. The City reserves the right to determine whether substitutions, exceptions, or 105 deviations are within the intent of these specifications and will reasonably meet the service 106 requirements of the using Department. 107

SERVICE FACILITIES: 109

Awarded vendor to operate or have access to a service facility capable of performing most 110 repairs associated with the equipment they represent. This facility shall be located within 125 111 miles of San Francisco and be stocked with common replacement and high wear parts, as may 112 be designated by the equipment manufacturer, and approved by the City. Alternatively, vendor 113 shall have the ability to have repair persons on site with replacement parts to perform equipment 114 repairs. Any costs incurred for mobile repairs will not be the responsibility of the City while the 115 Vessel remains under warranty. Vendor shall also provide towing to this service facility free of 116 charge if needed while unit is under warranty. We also reserve the right to determine the 117 capability of the supplier’s service facility to adequately service and/or repair the equipment. 118

PRE-CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENT: 120

The successful bidder shall be required to schedule and attend a pre-construction meeting with 121 the initiators of these specifications and/or designated City representative(s) within 30 calendar 122 days prior to the start of any construction. Weekly update photographs (digital format) may be 123 required of the vendor if requested. The purpose is to ensure the proper interpretation of the 124 City’s written specifications to foster an accurate building of the Vessel/unit. Successful bidder 125 shall alone be responsible for correcting all improper interpretations at no cost to the City due to 126 the failure to schedule meeting(s). If necessary, the vendor may also be required to coordinate 127

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any additional meetings prior to the installation of equipment, painting, etc. The location of these 128 meetings shall be either in person at a designated site or conducted via a video conferencing 129 platform. The department representative and specification writers must be notified to schedule 130 the meetings and will provide any necessary information and instructions. A CAD, Solid Work 3-131 D, or conceptual drawing shall be submitted at or before this pre-construction meeting. Drawings 132 are to show streetside, curbside, rear, front and interior views and be in electronic format, 133 accompanied by a Vessel weight study. 134 Specification writers contact information: 136 Jeff Cannuli at (415) 305-8717 137 Jeff.cannuli@sfgov.org 138 or 139 David Chau at (415) 305-4623 140 David.h.chau@sfgov.org 141

CONTRACT AMENDMENT: 143

Any changes made to the specifications after the order is issued shall be approved by the 144 purchaser, the department representative, and the specification writers prior to the incorporation 145 of the changes. Any work performed prior to the City’s issuance of a written amendment to the 146 order will be done at the risk of the vendor with the possibility of delayed acceptance and 147 payment of the unit. 148

OPERATIONAL NOISE REQUIREMENT: 150

Noise level shall be in conformance with standards established by Local, State and Federal 151 Agencies. City personnel for noise requirements may test each unit delivered before the unit is 152 accepted. 153

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: 155

All hoses shall have adequate protective covers wherever there is a possibility of contact with 156 any other components. Separators shall be used where applicable. No tape or adhesive 157 fasteners shall be accepted. All hoses, and pipes shall be routed to be clear of all heat sources 158 and shall be protected from any present or potential source of snags, abrasions or sharp edges. 159 All hydraulic hoses, fittings, valves, and piping shall be manufactured specifically for high-160 pressure hydraulic systems and the specific application they are installed in. All hydraulic 161 lines/hoses where applicable shall have “quick connect,” full face “non-drip” type connectors that 162 shall be capable of being connected and disconnected without the use of tools. Hose assemblies 163 shall be supported with clamps or strap supports at regular intervals. Spacing between supports 164 shall not exceed 18 inches, unless otherwise specified by hose diameter, motion, or 165 manufacturer recommendations. Shall provide additional supports near bends, fittings, and 166 areas subject to vibration or abrasion. Clamps shall not damage the hose cover, must allow 167 proper motion and bend radius, and must prevent contact with moving parts or sharp edges. 168

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS: 170

The successful bidder shall coordinate with the vessel manufacturer and all equipment 171 manufacturers to ensure full compatibility between the boat’s marine electrical system 172 and all installed accessories and equipment. 173

All electrical installations shall comply with the vessel manufacturer’s installation 174 requirements, equipment manufacturer specifications, and applicable U.S. Coast Guard 175 marine electrical standards, including requirements found in 33 CFR 183 (electrical 176 systems, ignition protection, overcurrent protection, wiring, and component installation). 177

The successful bidder shall ensure that all wiring, distribution panels, switches, breakers, 178 connectors, and control systems are properly designed and sized for the completed 179 vessel and the intended electrical loads. 180

Auxiliary equipment shall be integrated into the OEM marine electrical system whenever 181 approved by the vessel manufacturer. No installation shall interfere with vessel controls, 182 safety systems, flotation, stability characteristics, or manufacturer warranty requirements. 183

Aftermarket lighting, warning devices, alarms, and other electrical accessories shall utilize 184 OEM‑approved outputs or properly sized relays, fuses, and circuit protection as required 185 by the vessel or equipment manufacturer. 186

All wiring shall use marine‑grade conductors, consisting of stranded copper or tinned 187 copper with insulation meeting U.S. Coast Guard requirements under 33 CFR 183.425 188 and equivalent performance to SAE J1127/J1128. Conductors shall be oil‑resistant, 189 moisture‑resistant, and rated for marine environments. 190

All terminals shall be installed using the terminal manufacturer’s recommended tooling 191 and crimping procedures. Solder shall not be used as the primary means of mechanical 192 attachment unless specifically required by the component manufacturer. 193

Insulation‑displacement connectors, wire‑piercing connectors, wire nuts, or any 194 non‑marine connectors are not permitted in any application. 195

All crimped connections exposed to spray, moisture, or contaminants shall be sealed 196 using adhesive‑lined heat‑shrink tubing or marine‑rated sealed terminals equivalent to 197 OEM standards. 198

Lighting and auxiliary components shall utilize dedicated ground return conductors. Hull 199 or engine block grounding shall not be used unless specifically permitted by both the 200 vessel and equipment manufacturers. 201

All wiring shall be protected with UV‑resistant marine‑grade loom or equivalent chafe 202 protection. Wiring shall be secured at intervals not exceeding twelve (12) inches unless 203 otherwise specified by the vessel manufacturer. 204

Wiring shall be routed away from heat sources, moving parts, sharp edges, pinch points, 205 and other hazards. Grommets or edge protection shall be installed wherever wiring 206 passes through fiberglass, metal, or structural members. 207

Wiring routed through storage compartments, exposed deck areas, or other zones subject 208 to abrasion shall be enclosed in heavy‑duty marine‑rated conduit. 209

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All circuits shall be protected by properly sized and clearly labeled marine fuses or circuit 210 breakers. Circuit protection devices shall be installed in accessible service locations, per 211

33 CFR 183.455. 212

All wiring shall be permanently identified at both ends using durable, waterproof labels or 213 equivalent marine identification methods. 214

High‑voltage wiring, where applicable (such as starting circuits or higher‑amperage 215 equipment), shall comply with vessel manufacturer requirements and be protected with 216 armored conduit or equivalent marine‑rated protection. 217

All exterior‑mounted electrical components shall use sealed marine‑grade connectors 218 such as Deutsch DT‑Series or approved equivalent. 219

Exterior connectors shall allow components to be removed or replaced without cutting or 220 splicing the wiring harness. 221

All exterior connectors shall be mounted in accessible locations protected from water 222 intrusion, abrasion, and physical damage. 223

SWITCHES/ LABELS: 225

All external toggle and push button switches shall be marine type with additional rubber boots. 226 All controls, warning gauges and valves shall be marked as to function with stamped or engraved 227 stainless steel, aluminum, and/or UV and weather-resistant acrylic plastic labels. These labels 228 are to be attached by aluminum and/or stainless-steel rivets. 229

WELDING: 231

All welding shall be continuous where applicable and performed in accordance with the latest 232 American Welding Society standards, including AWS D1.1, D1.2, and D1.3 as applicable to the 233 materials used. Welders and procedures shall be qualified to the corresponding AWS code. 234 Welds shall be full-penetration, uniform, and free from defects. All welds shall be visually 235 inspected and, when required, tested using approved nondestructive methods. Workmanship 236 shall meet or exceed AWS quality assurance requirements and these specifications. 237

FASTENERS: 239

All fasteners shall be Grade 5 or higher, with Grade 8 used where required for structural or high-240 stress applications. Fasteners shall be corrosion-resistant and equipped with locking nuts, 241 washers, or thread-locking compound as appropriate. Any fasteners exposed to moisture or 242 corrosive environments shall be treated or coated with an approved anti-corrosion compound. 243

INSPECTION TRIPS 245

If upfitting of the Vessel is taking place in a facility that is over 125 miles from San Francisco, the 246 bid price shall include airfare, ground transportation, meals and lodging for two (2) factory 247 inspection trip(s) for two (2) City representatives. Airfare shall include one (1) checked bag per 248 City representative. If flight duration is over 125 minutes, economy plus or equal class seating 249 shall be provided. Flight must be the most direct, shortest duration, non-stop, if available, with a 250 maximum of one (1) connection and have assigned seating. Seat choice to be selected by City 251

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representatives. Departure and arrival to be during normal business hours. The inspection trips 252 shall be scheduled at times mutually agreed upon between the awarded bidder and the City 253 representatives and should be for a minimum of two (2) nights. Meals and lodging rate shall 254 comply with the current Federal Per Diem Rates for the Continental U.S.A. The awarded vendor 255 shall be responsible for covering all associated per diem rates for the full three-day period, 256 including meals, lodging, transportation, and incidental expenses as outlined in the contract or 257 agreement terms. 258 The rates are available from the following website: 259 https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates 261 The first inspection trip, known as the “pre-paint” or mid-inspection, will be arranged at a time 263 when the Vessel is assembled with major components installed and before final paint work is 264 begun. If the inspection discloses any deviation from the specifications, the discrepancies, if 265 minor, can be corrected while City inspectors remain at the plant. If the problem is not readily 266 correctable, the inspectors can return for inspection at a mutually agreed time at the expense of 267 the awarded bidder. 268 This second inspection trip will be the final factory (pre-delivery) inspection of the completed 270 Vessel, completely finished and ready for delivery. Workmanship and finish will be inspected, 271 and the Vessel will be road tested and equipment operated before final delivery. If the inspection 272 discloses any deviation from the specifications, the discrepancies, if minor, can be corrected 273 while City inspectors remain at the plant. If the problem is not readily correctable, the inspectors 274 shall have the option to return for another inspection at a mutually agreed time at the expense 275 of the awarded bidder. 276

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION TRIP: 278

The awarded vendor shall arrange a pre-delivery inspection trip if within 125 miles of the City of 279 San Francisco to view a completely finished and ready for delivery unit. Workmanship and 280 finishing will be inspected, the Vessel will be road tested, and equipment operated before final 281 delivery. If the inspection discloses any deviation from the specifications, the discrepancies, if 282 minor, can be corrected while City inspectors remain at the vendor’s site. If the problem is not 283 readily correctable, the inspectors can return for inspection at a mutually agreed time. Failure to 284 arrange this inspection trip before delivery of Vessel may result in Vessel not being accepted at 285 time of delivery. 286

DELIVERY SCHEDULE: 288

Due to the fabrication design required on this unit, we understand the potential for manufacturing 289 company build schedule delays. For this unit we are setting the delivery schedule at no later 290 than August 31, 2028. This unit should be delivered and be ready for service within the stated 291 time range. If a unit being bid meets all other requirements of the specification, but cannot meet 292 the specified time allotted for delivery, this discrepancy shall be stated. 293

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MANUFACTURER RECALLS: 295

All known open recalls issued by manufacturers or the National Highway Traffic Safety 296 Administration (“NHTSA”) must be resolved prior to delivery. In accordance with the Federal 297 Georgia Fair Business Practices Act, Motor Vessel Safety Act & National Traffic and Motor 298 Vessel Safety Act, dealerships are prohibited from selling such Vessels until the appropriate 299 repair is complete. 300

MANUALS AND TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION: 302

The Contractor shall furnish the following manuals and technical documentation with the 303 equipment. One (1) complete set of repair, diagnostic, and parts documentation is required for 304 the entire procurement, not for each individual unit delivered. 305 All manuals shall be specifically written for the make, model, and configuration of the unit(s) 306 being furnished. Generic manuals intended to cover multiple models or configurations will not 307 be acceptable. 308 Two (2) printed Operator's Manuals shall be provided for each delivered unit. 309 One (1) Operator's Manual for all installed components and accessories shall be 310 provided. 311 One (1) complete set of professional-grade, OEM repair and diagnostic manuals shall be 312 provided. The manuals shall include, at a minimum, maintenance procedures and 313 intervals, electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, and electronic 314 diagnostic information. Digital format is preferred; printed manuals are acceptable. 315

One (1) OEM Parts Manual, including complete part numbers and exploded-view 316 illustrations, shall be provided. Digital format (USB flash drive or other electronic media) 317 is preferred; printed manuals are acceptable. 318

If the required manuals are not available in printed or electronic media, the winning bidder 319 shall provide, at no additional cost to the City, access to the manufacturer's technical 320 information necessary to perform operation, maintenance, diagnostics, and parts 321 identification. Such access shall be available upon acceptance of the equipment and shall 322 not require the Purchaser to obtain or purchase a separate subscription. 323

NOTE: All required manuals and technical documentation shall be delivered to the City before 324 or at the time of delivery and acceptance of the equipment. 325

DOCUMENTATION: 328

The boat being bid shall comply with all applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations for 329 inflatable craft. 330 For the unit, the bidder shall submit, with its bid, a calculated craft displacement and fully 331 loaded weight including fuel, payload, crew, and installed gear. 332 The successful Contractor shall provide a stability and seaworthiness assessment 333 appropriate for an inflatable buoyant apparatus approved under 46 CFR 160.010‑3. 334

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For any modifications made to the OEM configuration, the successful Contractor shall 335 provide one (1) complete set of conceptual drawings at the pre‑construction meeting, 336 including exterior views (port, starboard, bow, stern, top) and interior equipment layout. 337

Upon completion of the craft, the Contractor shall provide a certified weight statement for 338 the completed unit at the time of delivery. 339

The Contractor shall provide written certification that the completed craft complies with: 340 46 CFR 160.010 inflatable buoyant apparatus requirements 341 Inflatable life raft requirements when a life raft is included, per 46 CFR 160.051 and 342

160.151 343 General recreational boat equipment requirements under 33 CFR 183 (capacity label, 344 safe loading/powering, electrical, fuel systems, ventilation, navigation lights) 345 Federal PFD carriage requirements for Class A vessels (one wearable PFD per person 346 onboard) 347 The successful Contractor shall provide a complete “birth certificate” spreadsheet in 348

Microsoft Excel containing manufacturer, model, hull identification number, engine model 349 and serial number, horsepower, year of manufacture, required USCG compliance labeling 350 per 33 CFR 183.75, and all other required identification data. 351

Photographs of all applicable identification plates shall be provided electronically or 352 delivered with the craft. 353

The Contractor shall certify that inflation procedures follow manufacturer specifications, 354 including proper tube pressure limits, as emphasized in the USCG inflatable boat safety 355 guidance regarding over‑pressurization. 356

DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS: 358

All loose items shipped with unit (spares, etc.) shall bear City purchase order number. 359 Vessel/equipment to be delivered/registered to Fleet Management, Central Shops, City 360

& County of San Francisco, 555 Selby Street San Francisco CA 94124, unless directed 361 to delivery location of receiving Department. 362

Successful bidder shall be responsible for contacting City of San Francisco Central 363 Shops at either by email at fleet.purchase@sfgov.org or by phone at (628) 652-5646 five 364

(5) days prior to estimated delivery to narrow down precise date/time, delivery location, 365 as well as provide all required documentation (registration paperwork, invoice, SDS 366 sheets, weight certificates, etc.) 367

NOTE: CENTRAL SHOPS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY DELIVERY THAT HAS 369

NOT BEEN SCHEDULED IN ADVANCE OR FOR WHICH ALL REQUIRED 370

DOCUMENTATION HAS NOT BEEN SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE DELIVERY ATTEMPT. 371

ALTERNATES: 373

Potential variances of a specific manufacturer may require variances in the design to some 374 degree. Therefore, bidders shall clearly and completely outline all areas needing such 375 modifications. When the name of a manufacturer, brand or make, with or without model number, 376

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is used in describing any item in this specification, bids for similar articles will be considered 377 unless otherwise stated. Bidders may also propose items of equivalent features or 378 manufacturer’s updated part or part number. Purchasing shall be the sole judge as to whether 379 such alternate articles are acceptable. Unless bidder states to the contrary, articles offered will 380 be assumed to be the specific article named in this specification. If not offering the specific article 381 named, bidder should enclose full information, specifications and descriptive data on items 382 offered with its bid. Purchasing reserves, the right to permit deviations from the specifications if 383 any article offered is substantially in accord with Purchasing’s specifications and is deemed by 384 Purchasing to be of as good quality and as fully satisfactory for its intended use. Bidder is 385 responsible for identifying any deviations from Purchasing’s specifications. Bidders should not 386 assume an alternate offered is an approved equal. The City will evaluate the alternate and inform 387 the bidder if the alternate is acceptable. Purchasing must approve all alternates. 388

GENERALITIES: 390

To allow for manufacturers’ specific designs, and ensure a level of competitiveness, we have 391 left certain areas of our specifications general by design. In such cases, the items being referred 392 to may be general but adherence to the requested end product and/or result must be met. This 393 is especially important in areas where critical dimensions, capacities, grades of steel, etc. are 394 specified. In the cases where the word “SHALL” is used, no substitution will be allowed. 395

BIDDER’S COMPLIANCE AND EXCEPTIONS: 397

All exceptions shall be stated no matter how seemingly minor. Bidders shall indicate 398 compliance with each section and line item specifications as required in the line spaces 399 provided by marking with a “Y” for yes. If the bidder is offering an alternate of equal or 400 superior status to the line item specification, bidder will indicate by marking with an “E” 401 for exception on each line item. The bidder must then reference each item exception and 402 explain the exception taken and the proposed alternate on the Bid Exception Sheets. 403 **Bids which do not include confirmation of each section and line item as required will be 405 deemed to take exception to such bid requirements, which may result in the bid being 406 deemed non-responsive. If exceptions are taken, the Bid Exception Sheets must be 407 returned with the submitted bids. 408 IMPORTANT: If a single vendor is submitting multiple bids, the vendor shall submit a 410 completed set of specs for each individual bid. Multiple bids that are submitted as one 411 bid package will not be acceptable. 412

SECTION 2 - VESSEL: 414

The Inflatable boat to be furnished under these specifications shall be a basic fleet model and 415 be listed as the manufacturer’s current model. The Vessel shall comply with standard 416 specifications for the model offered with exceptions and additions as contained herein. This 417 Vessel shall be new and unused. This Vessel is to perform operations in all weather conditions 418 on a multitude of varying seas and water conditions. Special attention to major components 419

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and/or specified critical capacities is mandatory. The Vessel shall comply with standard 420 specifications for the model specified with exceptions and additions as contained herein. 421

ALL CAPACITIES, WEIGHTS, MEASUREMENTS, AND RATINGS IN THIS SECTION ARE 423

APPROXIMATES AND TO BE USED AS A BASELINE FOR UNIT TO BE BID UNLESS 424

OTHERWISE STATED AS A SHALL. 425

MODEL: 427

_____Zodiac Milpro FC420 rigid hull inflatable boat with rigid floor or City approved equal 428 _____Overall length 13 ft 9 in. 429 _____Inside length 9 ft 2 in. 430 _____Overall width 5 ft 9 in. 431 _____Inside width 2 ft 9 in. 432 _____Tube diameter 18 in. 433 _____Floorboard usable area 23.19 ft² 434 _____Folded dimensions approximately 2 ft 2 in × 4 ft 7 in. 435 _____Transom thickness of 1.57” 436 _____Empty weight is approximately 265 lb. 437 _____Minimum persons shall be six (6) 438 _____Maximum payload is to be 1,918 lb. 439 _____Design category is to be Category C for tactical, dive, and rescue environments 440

DRIVE: 442

_____Provide and install Mercury 50ELP electric start motor with propeller and fuel delivery 443 system 444 _____Engine shaft length is to be 20 in. (long shaft) 445 _____Maximum rated supported engine weight is to be 216 lb. 446 _____The engine mounting structure shall support repeated shoreline and debris contact 447 without failure 448

HULL: 450

_____Hull, tube, and keel materials are to use 1100-DTX with CSM/neoprene coating 451 _____Multi-chamber buoyancy system shall retain floatation integrity 452 _____Overpressure valves are to be included to maintain tube safety 453 _____Rigid floorboards are to be anodized aluminum for torsional strength 454 _____Bow flooring is to be painted marine-grade plywood 455 _____Main floorboards are to be solid anodized aluminum 456 _____Longitudinal aluminum stringers are to reinforce the floor system 457 _____Provide a Futura or City approved equal hull with stabilizer tubes to provide high stability 458 under rescue and dive payloads 459 _____Stabilizer tubes shall improve lift and balance in choppy-water conditions 460 _____Tube chambering shall retain buoyancy following partial chamber loss 461 _____Hull strakes are to provide abrasion resistance for shoreline landings 462

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_____Transom shall be reinforced to withstand repeated impact loads 463 _____Provided valves, including overpressure and intercommunication types, are to support 464 controlled inflation and safety 465

ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS: 467

_____Two (2) foot pumps are to be included 468 _____Repair kit with pressure indicator is to be included 469 _____Nine (9) interior tie-down D-rings are to be included 470 _____Bow and aft towing/lifting D-rings are to be included 471 _____Four (4) aluminum-shaft paddles are to be included 472 _____Two (2) removable bow pouches are to be included 473 _____Boat carrying bag is to be included 474 _____Fast-inflation kit (air or CO₂) is to be included 475 _____Keel auto-inflation kit is to be included 476 _____Dive bottle inflation adapter is to be included 477 _____Tow bridles (bow and aft) are to be included 478

SAFETY ITEMS: 480

_____Exterior lifeline is to be included 481 _____Two (2) Interior lifelines are to be included 482 _____Large-flow self-bailer is to be included to support automatic water removal 483 _____Provide six (6) self-inflating life jackets, shall be Mustang MD3183 T2 Hydrostatic fill, 484 designed for law enforcement operations. No exceptions. 485 _____A USCG‑approved portable fire extinguisher is to be supplied to meet the 5‑B minimum 486 rating required for vessels under 26 feet 487 _____The onboard fire extinguisher is to be an Amerex B417T 2.5 lb. ABC model 488 _____The fire extinguisher is to be mounted in a USCG‑approved marine bracket and 489 mounted in a readily accessible location 490 _____USCG‑approved visual distress signals are to be supplied 491 _____A USCG‑approved whistle or horn is to be carried aboard as the vessel’s 492 sound‑producing device 493 _____A Type IV throwable flotation device is to be kept immediately accessible for overboard 494 rescue operations 495

WARRANTY 497

_____Warranty coverage on tubes, seams, and primary hull structure is to be 5-years 498 unlimited hours 499 _____Warranty coverage for accessory components to be 2-years unlimited hours 500

TRAINING: 502

_____Certain aspects of the boat, its motor, electrical system, and installed equipment will 503 require training and/or familiarization. The manufacturer or vendor shall arrange a training 504

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period for operation and maintenance consisting of one half day (4 hours) for City 505 operators and one half day (4 hours) for City marine mechanics. Training shall be divided 506 into sections occurring at different times. The first portion of training for mechanics shall 507 take place at the City’s marine facility when the boat and equipment have been delivered 508 and made ready for use. The second portion of training for operators shall take place on 509 the water at a job site within the City. This training program shall be included in the bid 510 price. 511

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BID EXCEPTION SHEETS 513

Return with Bid if any exceptions are taken 514

Please Note: All exceptions to the City’s bid requirements must be listed on the sheets provided. Only those exceptions 516 that are listed on the sheets provided will be evaluated. Any material exceptions may result in the rejection of the bid 517 and the bidder will not receive further consideration. 518

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