Life Support Buoy (LSB) for FIU Aquarius Reef Base
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- Solicitation number
- ITN-06648
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
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About this opportunity
Florida International University (FIU) is seeking proposals for the construction and delivery of a new compact Life Support Buoy (LSB) to support the Aquarius Underwater Laboratory situated in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The project entails building the LSB in strict accordance with provided engineering drawings, incorporating features such as a secure access hatch, through hull penetrator, and integrated mooring system. Respondents must demonstrate experience in marine vessel construction, knowledge of bent steel fabrication, and the ability to meet the project timeline from contract issuance to final delivery at a shipyard between Key Largo and Islamorada, Florida. The contract will be awarded based on evaluation criteria that include construction ability, relevant experience, price, timeline, and delivery capabilities. Respondents must provide a detailed quote, including material, construction, and labor costs, as well as any applicable warranty coverage, and outline their anticipated project timeline and address technical considerations such as hatch access, through hull penetrator design, and buoyancy.
The procurement is open to electronic submissions only through FIU's Public Solicitation Portal, with a release date of September 27, 2023, and a bid due date of October 20, 2023, by 2:00:00 P.M. (EST). The funding source and award value are not disclosed, but the new LSB is expected to enable FIU to efficiently manage operations related to the Aquarius Habitat while reducing costs associated with corrosion management and hurricane preparedness. The RFP does not provide any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it mention any incumbent contractors or current environment for the project.
Opportunity text
****ELECTRONIC SUBMITTALS ONLY****
RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2023, 4:00 P.M. (EST)
BID DUE DATE: OCTOBER 20, 2023, by 2:00:00 P.M. (EST)
Florida International University (FIU) is the owner and operator of the Aquarius Underwater Laboratory situated at a depth of 60 feet within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Aquarius facilitates vital research, education, and outreach activities within one of the world's most ecologically diverse and economically significant ecosystems. The laboratory is supported by a 33-foot diameter Life Support Buoy (LSB) on the surface, providing essential functions such as electricity, breathing air, and communication capabilities for the Aquarius Underwater Habitat. FIU would like to acquire a new compact LSB with equivalent capabilities.
This project entails the construction and delivery of a compact LSB in accordance with provided engineering drawings. The resulting buoy will enable FIU to efficiently manage operations related to the Aquarius Habitat while concurrently reducing costs associated with corrosion management and hurricane preparedness.
To learn more about the Aquarius Research Station, visit: https://environment.fiu.edu/aquarius/about/ .
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FIU utilizes an online electronic sourcing portal for accepting proposals digitally. We do not accept hard copy submissions or any other medium other than through FIU's Public Solicitation Portal: https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=FIU
For any log in or technical issues, including attachments, questions can be submitted to our third-party software host, Jaggaer via a Support Form: https://www.jaggaer.com/service-support/supplier-support/ or via (800) 233-1121
Questions related to the Scope of Work must be loaded via Q & A Board within the electronic sourcing event by October 6, 2023.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ITN-2024-00114_Life_Support_Buoy_v_9-27-23f.pdf | ||
| Buoy_Drawing_#22022-100-1_RevP2_(1).pdf |
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