Maintenance and Repair of Vessel for the Department of Law Enforcement, Fire Rescue and Marine Unit

The Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) is seeking proposals for comprehensive maintenance and repair services for its vessel fleet, specifically for the Department of Law Enforcement, Fire Rescue, and Marine Unit. The Request for Proposals (RFP) requires proposers to provide vessel maintenance and repair services for approximately 40 vessels of various sizes and models, including Safe Boat, Intrepid, Diamondback, HydraTrek, Metal Shark, Munson, Brunswick, Carolina Skiff, and Inmar Marine vessels. Proposers must establish and maintain a dedicated service facility in Broward County with waterside access and vessel lifting capabilities, operating a minimum of 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, with 24/7 emergency services and a two-hour response time requirement. The evaluation will be based on project approach (30 points), experience with similar projects (15 points), project pricing (25 points), facilities (25 points), and CBE/SBE certification (5 points), using a best-value award approach. Proposals must be submitted through the Bonfire platform by January 21, 2026, with proposers required to be factory or manufacturer certified (preferably Mercury) to service the specified vessels.

The solicitation encourages participation from small and disadvantaged businesses, with 5 points allocated for CBE/SBE certification in the evaluation criteria. Proposers must maintain comprehensive insurance, including Protection & Indemnity coverage, Garage Liability coverage of at least $1,000,000, and Garage Keepers Liability coverage of at least $2,000,000. The contract term is anticipated to be three years with two optional one-year renewals, and proposers must comply with various federal and state regulations, including E-Verify employment eligibility verification and public records laws. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the proposal requires detailed pricing for multiple service categories, including hourly labor rates, fixed job rates, bottom painting, vessel detailing, parts and materials, storage, and emergency services. The BSO reserves the right to award the contract to one or multiple proposers, with the potential for negotiation with the selected proposer(s) to optimize the service offerings and pricing.