Airboats With Trailers

Hillsborough County's Fleet Management Department is seeking competitive bids for the procurement of three fire rescue airboats with trailers through Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25-00358. The solicitation targets qualified and experienced contractors capable of supplying specialized watercraft and associated trailers for emergency response purposes. Specification 1 (Revision 1) provides detailed technical requirements for the airboats, which must meet specific operational standards for fire rescue applications. The bid is due on October 7, 2025, with a total estimated project budget of $300,000.00. Interested vendors must carefully review the attached contract documents, including the Contract Terms and Conditions, and submit required supplementary forms such as the Drug Free Workplace Form, Direct Deposit Authorization, and Substitute W9 Form.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability to meet the precise specifications outlined in the procurement documents, particularly Specification 1. Vendors must ensure compliance with all contractual terms, including potential requirements related to workplace standards and financial documentation. The total budget of $300,000.00 suggests a significant investment in specialized emergency response equipment, with funds allocated for three complete airboat and trailer units. Prospective contractors should carefully review Addendum No. 1 and all associated specifications to fully understand the procurement requirements and ensure complete submission of all necessary documentation by the October 7, 2025 deadline.