Marine Gyro Stabilizer

The California Department of Water Resources, Division of Operations and Maintenance, Fleet Management Branch is procuring one marine gyro stabilizer unit for a 34-41 foot vessel, including all necessary installation hardware and components. The procurement objective is to replace an existing gyro stabilizer system to reduce vessel roll and improve operational stability. The specified unit must meet precise technical requirements including dimensions of 26 inches length by 27 inches width by 23 inches height with a minimum weight of 550 pounds, an 8,400 RPM maximum rated speed, 3,000 NMS angular momentum, and a maximum noise output of 72 dB. The gyro stabilizer must operate on 12VDC at a maximum of 75 Amps with 900 Watts maximum operating power and a spool-up time not exceeding 30 minutes, and must feature active control with an integrated dashboard display and seawater supply to heat exchanger rated at 6 GPM maximum. Bidders must complete a detailed questionnaire confirming specification compliance, provide technical data sheets and supporting documentation with their quotes, and deliver the unit within their stated lead-time to the Department of Water Resources Corporation Yard in West Sacramento, California. The contract requires suppliers to provide replacement parts within five working days of purchase order submission and complete manufacturer documentation including operation, safety, service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts manuals in digital format when available. All components must be new, current model year production suitable for marine environments and conform to best manufacturing practices and applicable U.S. and California standards. The equipment shall include an unconditional one-year warranty following acceptance, with outside vendor-furnished components warranted per respective manufacturer provisions. The solicitation was posted on March 6, 2026, with a deadline of March 20, 2026 for submission of quotes.

The specifications do not indicate any set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise preferences, or restrictions limiting organizational types from responding to this procurement. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information has been provided in the available documentation. The procurement does not reference any required integration with existing infrastructure or technology systems beyond standard marine installation requirements. The budget range or award value for this marine gyro stabilizer procurement has not been disclosed in the available materials. Payment processing begins after unit acceptance and final inspection by the State, with the supplier bearing all delivery and unloading costs. Interested bidders should review the complete Request for Quote and Gyro Stabilizer Specifications documents to understand all administrative requirements, technical specifications, and submission procedures for this equipment procurement.