Jet-powered shallow-water rescue boat
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2138495
- State
- New York
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Points of contact
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- Justin Rusak justinrusak@bigflatsfd.org (607) 562-3063
- Dominick Miller dominick.miller@bigflatsfd.org (607) 562-3063
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About this opportunity
Big Flats Fire District No. 1 in Chautauqua County, New York is requesting sealed bids for one new jet-powered shallow-water emergency rescue boat, with bids due September 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM and public opening on September 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM under Bid No. BF-FD-2026-01A. The District will award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder under New York State General Municipal Law 103.
The vessel scope includes a new, unused, current-production marine aluminum all-welded hull, 15 to 19 feet in length, with jet propulsion and minimum 200 horsepower engine; protective flotation collar; self-bailing and debris-clearing intake construction; redundant bilge systems; integrated 3,500-pound minimum bow winch and 1,200-pound minimum davit crane; boarding ladder; navigation and thermal-imaging electronics including 15-inch multifunction display and 640x512 thermal imaging camera; emergency lighting and siren/PA system; dual-axle aluminum trailer with 2,900-pound minimum capacity; operator training; and full manufacturer warranty. Bidders may propose equivalent or superior products with sufficient manufacturer documentation demonstrating compliance. The District reserves the right to remove electronic systems and reduce price accordingly. Delivery is preferred within 180 calendar days after purchase order issuance to 505 Maple Street, Big Flats, NY 14814.
No specific manufacturer or brand is required. Bidders may submit bids via signature-required courier, hand delivery by prior appointment, or electronically through Public Purchase (www.publicpurchase.com); email and facsimile submissions are not accepted. Bidders using active New York State-eligible cooperative purchasing contracts may receive favorable consideration as evidence of price reasonableness. Questions are due August 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM. All bidders must submit New York General Municipal Law 103-d non-collusion certifications. Bids remain valid for 90 calendar days following public opening unless extended by written agreement. No pre-bid conference will be held.
Opportunity text
NOTICE TO BIDDERS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed bid proposals are sought by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Big Flats Fire District No. 1 (District) for the following contract: BIG FLATS FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 JET-POWERED SHALLOW-WATER RESCUE BOAT BID NO. BF-FD-2026-01A Big Flats Fire District No. 1 is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the furnishing and delivery of one (1) new jet-powered shallow-water emergency rescue boat, including jet propulsion system, engine, trailer, required rescue equipment, and related equipment.The vessel shall meet or exceed the minimum functional, operational, safety, construction, and performance requirements contained in the District's Bid Package and Technical Specifications. The District intends to award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose bid conforms to the material requirements and specifications, subject to applicable New York State law and District approval. Bid No.: BF-FD-2026-01AQuestions Due: August 31, 2026 at 12:00 PMBids Due: September 8, 2026 at 5:30 PMPublic Bid Opening: September 10, 2026 at 6:00 PMDelivery Location: Big Flats Fire District No. 1, 505 Maple Street, Big Flats, NY 14814 Complete specifications, bid forms, required certifications, and other solicitation documents are available through this solicitation. Bidders are responsible for obtaining and reviewing all bid documents and addenda. IMPORTANT: The information provided in this solicitation description is a summary and does not contain all requirements, specifications, terms, conditions, forms, certifications, or other information applicable to this procurement. Bidders are responsible for reviewing the complete Bid Package and all supplementary documents, including the Technical Specifications, Bid Forms, Required Certifications, Legal Notice, Addenda, and any other documents incorporated into the solicitation. Failure to review or comply with the complete bid documents may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: NONE Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 0.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 0.00% WBE Goal: 0.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| BF-FD-2026-01A-Addendum.pdf | ||
| BF-FD-2026-01A-Technical_Spec.pdf | ||
| BF-FD-2026-01A-Publication.pdf | ||
| BF-FD-2026-01A-NONCOLLUSIVE-CERT.pdf |
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