Commercial Tour Boats
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- TRN2130713B1
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
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Opportunity details come from broward.bonfirehub.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
Broward County's Parks and Recreation Division is procuring two Commercial Grade Catamaran T-classed pontoon tour boats for two specific locations: Anne Kolb Nature Center and Deerfield Island. The vessels must be 30-40 feet in length with aluminum hull construction, dual commercial 4-stroke outboard engines (minimum 90-150 HP), and comply with all United States Coast Guard CFR 46 regulations for passenger-carrying vessels. Each boat must accommodate 20-33 passengers plus two crew members, include ADA-compliant features like folding ramps and wheelchair tie-down systems, and have a commercial helm station with hydraulic steering, VHF marine radio, PA system, aluminum hard top, marine-grade vinyl bench seating, and all required safety equipment. The solicitation (No. TRN2130713B1) was posted on August 7, 2025, with questions due by August 15, 2025, and final responses due by August 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. through the BPRO electronic bidding system. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on total bid price, with delivery required within 270 days of purchase order receipt.
No Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) set-asides or goals apply to this solicitation. The project includes funding from the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND), and the awarded vendor must perform 100% of the contract without subcontracting. Vendors must be authorized dealers/resellers of the original equipment manufacturer and provide comprehensive documentation, including two training manuals, a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin, and repair/parts manuals. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 general liability coverage, $500,000 auto liability, and workers' compensation coverage. While specific contract value is not disclosed, the procurement involves two custom tour boats with detailed specifications, suggesting a significant investment for the county. The solicitation emphasizes comprehensive vendor qualifications, including ownership disclosure, domestic partnership certification, anti-human trafficking affidavit, and a detailed vendor questionnaire to ensure vendor responsibility and capability.
Opportunity text
This fixed contract is for the purchase of two Commercial Grade Catamaran T classed pontoon Tour Boats, for the Parks and Recreation Division in accordance with the Specifications and Requirements. Office of Economic and Small Business Development Requirements: Not applicable to this solicitation. Questions and Answers: The County provides a specified time for Vendors to ask questions and seek clarification regarding the solicitation requirements. All questions or clarification inquiries must be submitted through BPRO by the Questions due date. The County will respond to questions in BPRO (Messages section). Submittals: Vendor MUST submit its solicitation response electronically through BPRO and receive a Submission Receipt. It is solely the Vendor's responsibility to ensure its response is submitted and received through BPRO by the closing date and time. The County will not consider solicitation responses received by other means. Vendors are encouraged to submit in advance of the closing date and time. Refer to the Purchasing Division website or contact support@gobonfire.com for submittal instructions. In the event that the Vendor is having difficulty submitting a document, immediately notify the Purchasing Agent and then contact support@gobonfire.com for technical assistance.
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