Catamaran-Style Boat Trailer

Broward County's Parks and Recreation Division is soliciting responses for the supply and delivery of a new quad axle catamaran-style boat trailer designed specifically for a 40' x 12' x 3' Sightseer catamaran hulled pontoon boat at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The trailer must be new equipment featuring a minimum of four axles with brakes on all axles, spring suspension, adjustable bunks measuring no less than 4" x 4", and either a Military Pintle Style or 2-7/8" Ball Receiver hitch, along with all required Department of Transportation markings and lighting. Vendors must demonstrate experience as a regular supplier of this type of equipment through references and must provide a minimum one-year warranty covering all parts. All shipping and delivery costs must be included in the unit pricing quoted on a free on board destination basis, with delivery required within 45 calendar days of purchase order receipt to the specified location and accepted Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The solicitation was posted on May 7, 2026, with a due date of May 18, 2026, and vendors must submit responses electronically through Bonfire BPRO by the closing deadline. A questions and answers period is available for vendors to seek clarification on solicitation requirements through Bonfire BPRO's messaging section prior to the questions due date.

The solicitation documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendors. However, vendors must comply with standard Broward County procurement requirements, including registering with E-Verify, maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage with minimum General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and naming Broward County as additional insured with primary coverage and waiver of subrogation. All required insurance policies must be placed with insurers authorized in Florida with an A.M. Best rating of A- or better and financial size category of class VII or greater. Vendors must also complete the Vendor Questionnaire certifying debarment status, manufacturer authorization and warranty terms, non-collusion, and absence of conflicts of interest involving Broward County officials or employees. The County will award to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor unless a specific basis of award is established in the special instructions, and vendors may not withdraw responses for 120 days after the deadline. While no specific budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents, all costs including shipping, delivery, and the trailer itself must be consolidated into the unit pricing submitted by vendors.