Marine Soft Top Rescue Boards

The City of Austin Fire Department, through its Purchasing Office, has issued Invitation for Quotation (IFQ) 8300 JRH1022 for a one-time purchase of marine soft top rescue boards intended to support water rescue operations. The procurement seeks five (5) Marine Soft Top Rescue Boards that must meet precise specifications: 11 feet in length, 24 inches in width, 5 inches in thickness, weighing 24 pounds, with yellow/white coloring, and featuring a soft top honeycomb foam and wood sandwich core wrapped in epoxy, EVA deck, concave deck design, safety flex skeg, six handles, and a leash plug. Delivery must occur within thirty (30) calendar days of purchase order placement to the Austin Fire Maintenance Shop located at 2011 E. 51st Street, Austin, Texas 78723, during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). The quotation deadline is March 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with submissions required via email to Rebecca Hall at rebecca.hall@austintexas.gov. Pricing must be submitted on an FOB Destination basis with all freight charges included and excluding federal excise and state sales taxes. Payment will be made within thirty days of receipt of properly documented invoices upon delivery satisfying City requirements. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive offer meeting stated qualifications, with contractors required to comply with City Code Chapter 4-22 wage theft certification and complete related training within thirty days of contract award.

The solicitation process initially targets certified Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) or Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) vendors before being posted online at the City's Austin Finance Online website if adequate quotes are not received, indicating a set-aside preference for disadvantaged enterprises. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation, nor are there special infrastructure or technology integration requirements outlined. Contractors must provide non-discrimination certification, non-debarment verification, proof of appropriate insurance coverage, and demonstrate compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The solicitation documents do not specify a total contract value or budget range for this procurement. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to the designated City Contract Manager, Rebecca Hall, at 512-974-6934 or Rebecca.Hall@austintexas.gov, and submit invoices via email to FireAcctsPayable@austintexas.gov or by mail to the Department address at 1501 South Mopac Expressway, Suite 200A, Austin, Texas 78746.