Bid for One (1) 27' Patrol Boat

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking bids for Bid #2026-14, which involves the purchase and delivery of one (1) 27' full cabin patrol boat, funded through a 2024 Preparedness Sustainment Grant Program (PSGP) federal grant. The boat must include specific high-end law enforcement equipment, including twin Yamaha 350hp outboard motors, advanced navigation and communication systems, FLIR thermal cameras, radiation detectors, and comprehensive electronic and safety equipment. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 AM Central Standard Time on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Sheriff's Archive & Central Distribution Facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and propose a boat that meets stringent technical specifications. The evaluation criteria will focus on proposed product price, specifications, product support, performance characteristics, and overall suitability for law enforcement maritime operations. The procurement allows for both electronic and paper bid submissions, with a required delivery timeline of 12 months from purchase order issuance.

The solicitation provides a preference for Louisiana-produced materials and follows federal grant procurement standards, which may limit or provide advantageous conditions for local vendors. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid follows federal procurement regulations that typically encourage minority and small business participation. The total project budget is not directly specified, but the comprehensive requirements and federal grant funding suggest a significant investment in maritime law enforcement capabilities. The Sheriff's Office reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process. The boat's advanced technological requirements, including specialized law enforcement surveillance and detection equipment, indicate a sophisticated procurement aimed at enhancing maritime patrol and security capabilities for Calcasieu Parish.