Islander II Ferry Repowering

The Town of Greenwich, Connecticut is seeking bids for the Islander II Ferry Repowering project through Request for Bid (RFB) 7749, located in Fairfield County. The procurement involves the comprehensive repowering of the municipal Islander II ferry, with a solicitation period running from February 22, 2024, at 2:45 PM EST to April 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM EDT. The Town is not accepting electronic bids and requires vendors to follow specific submission instructions detailed in the RFB document. The solicitation includes multiple exhibits (Exhibits F through M) and four addenda, suggesting complex technical specifications for the ferry repowering. Potential bidders must submit their proposals to Michael Scarano, Procurement Administrator at the Town of Greenwich Purchasing Department, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination. The project appears to require specialized marine engineering and propulsion system expertise, though specific technical qualifications are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation.

Notably, the RFB does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation. The solicitation is open to all vendors, with no indication of incumbent vendors or existing technological constraints. While the total estimated project value is not disclosed in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the ferry repowering suggests a significant capital investment. The multiple iterations of the solicitation document (with versions dated from August 2024 to February 2025) indicate potential complexity and ongoing refinement of the project specifications. Payment terms are to be specified by the vendor, and the absence of line items suggests the Town is seeking a holistic proposal for the ferry repowering project. Interested vendors are encouraged to carefully review the RFB document and its accompanying exhibits to fully understand the project's scope and requirements.