CLB107-2025 Jet Skis with Trailers

The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, New York, is seeking bids for CLB107-2025, a procurement opportunity for two 2025 Yamaha GP HO jet skis with accompanying galvanized or aluminum trailers for its Lifeguard Patrol. This Request for Bids (RFB) was released on September 8, 2025, with a bid opening deadline of October 6, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The procurement requires potential vendors to be authorized dealers with a minimum of five years of sales and service experience. Bidders must submit a ten percent bid bond or certified check with their proposal and provide detailed technical specifications for the jet skis, which must include specific features such as a Torch Red color, 1-3 person rider capacity, 1898CC 4-cylinder engine, RIDE by Yamaha technology, integrated Bluetooth speakers, and a 4.3" touchscreen control. The city will consider "or approved equal" products, requiring bidders to provide comprehensive alternative product specifications if not offering the exact model requested. Successful contractors must also provide training to City employees and complete delivery within 30 days after order receipt, with delivery terms specified as F.O.B. City of Long Beach.

The bid documents do not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Insurance requirements are clearly defined, mandating Commercial General Liability coverage with a $2,000,000 combined single limit, along with Workers' Compensation and Disability Benefits Insurance. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding process. While a specific budget range is not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement is for a one-time purchase of two jet skis with trailers. The competitive bidding process suggests potential vendors will need to submit competitive pricing aligned with the detailed technical specifications. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration with the new jet skis.