25-0147-4. Marine Patrol Response Vessel (Chatham County Marine Patrol)

Chatham County, Georgia is requesting sealed bids for the purchase of one marine patrol response vessel for Chatham County Marine Patrol under ITB 25-0147-4, with bids due August 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The project is funded entirely by the 2025 DHS/FEMA Port Security Grant Program (PSGP), triggering Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act compliance requirements. Chatham County has established a combined Minority/Woman Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal of 30% and requires bidders to demonstrate good faith efforts in subcontracting with certified M/WBE firms.

The vessel specification is a 27-foot-4-inch center console aluminum-hulled boat with 10-foot beam and 25-degree deadrise, rated for 600 horsepower maximum with 50-knot top speed and 220-nautical-mile range. Propulsion comprises dual Mercury SeaPro 300 engines with stainless steel propellers. Integrated equipment includes Garmin chartplotter (GPSMAP 8612XSV), GPS receiver, radar (GMR Fantom 24), FLIR M364 thermal imaging with JCU-4 control, Icom VHF/AIS transceiver, Whelen loudhailer and LED lightbar, police radio capability, T-top with safety glass windows, self-bailing decks, foam collar system, LED navigation and flood lighting, dual flip-up seating, 150-gallon fuel tank, diesel heater, dual dive ladders, canvas enclosure, and an aluminum bunk trailer with disc brakes. Light ship weight is 6,000 pounds with 2,811-pound maximum payload. All equipment must be new with manufacturer documentation; the vessel must be fully functional and ready for use at delivery with no backordered components. Delivery is directed to 295 Police Memorial Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31408, with one week advance notice required.

Warranty requirements are a 10-year hull warranty and 2-year collar warranty. Bidders must provide lump-sum pricing for shipping, transportation, delivery, and warranty coverage. Bidders must supply references from owners of similar projects, with at least one Chatham County Government reference if the vendor has provided product to the County within the past five years. Minimum insurance requirements are Commercial General Liability of $1 million, Workers' Compensation with statutory limits, and Business Automobile Liability of $1 million. A current Chatham County Tax Certificate and Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act certification (E-Verify and SAVE Program) are required. Bid prices must remain firm for 60 days from opening. Questions are submitted through the Chatham County procurement portal; direct department contact is prohibited. No pre-bid conference is scheduled. This is a one-time purchase with no renewal options.