Custom welded aluminum high-performance center console patrol craft

Sarasota County, specifically through its Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources department's Beach and Water Access Division, is seeking a supplier for a custom welded aluminum high-performance center console patrol craft via Invitation for Bid (IFB) #232530VLJ. The procurement requires a 20' 6" welded aluminum skiff with precise specifications, including a Mercury 150HP 4 Stroke engine, digital gauge package, hydraulic steering, trim tabs, bimini top, leaning post, and specific electronics such as a VHF radio and Humminbird Helix 12 GPS. The watercraft must be accompanied by a commercial-duty trailer and delivered to 1301 Cattlemen Road, Building E, in Sarasota. Bidders must demonstrate experience providing similar patrol crafts within the past ten years and submit references with their bid. The procurement is time-sensitive, with funding through a West Coast Inland Navigation District grant that expires September 30, 2024, mandating that the boat be built and delivered before this date. The county will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the successful vendor receiving a Purchase Order.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Insurance requirements are stringent, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence), and Business Automobile Liability (minimum $500,000 combined single limit). Local and American business preferences are not applicable due to grant funding requirements. The procurement includes a warranty provision, offering either a one-year warranty or the standard manufacturer's warranty, whichever is longer. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the procurement is grant-funded and will result in a purchase order for the custom patrol craft. The bid documents indicate that references and proof of similar past performance will be critical in vendor selection. Invoicing will occur upon final inspection and acceptance of the custom patrol craft, ensuring the county receives a product that meets all specified requirements.