Pedal Boats

The City of Raleigh is requesting sealed bids on 16 commercial-grade pedal boats under ITB 274-2027-01-AH, with bids due August 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time and public bid opening immediately following at 2:15 PM.

The scope comprises five 5-person duck-design pedal boats (yellow), five swan-design pedal boats (white), five dragon-design pedal boats (green), and one 5-person hand-crank pedal boat for ADA accessibility. All boats must be marine-grade fiberglass construction with minimum 950-pound weight capacity, self-draining capability, metal pedal wheels and rudders, seating for two front and three rear passengers, approximate dimensions of 11 feet length by 6 feet width by 6 feet height, UV-resistant gel coat finish, and non-skid strips or mats. Boats must be delivered fully assembled and ready for use. Bidders must submit manufacturer specifications and product literature and certify compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.

This is a one-time purchase with contract effectiveness upon execution and termination upon completion of delivery and acceptance. All bid prices must be firm and inclusive of shipping, delivery, handling, packaging, and related charges on an FOB destination basis, excluding taxes which will be invoiced separately. Payment terms are Net 30 from invoice receipt or goods acceptance, whichever is later.

Bidders must provide at least three references demonstrating prior provision of substantially similar goods and services, complete the Non-Discrimination Assurances form, certify compliance with the Iran Divestment Act and the Companies Boycotting Israel Divestment Act, and verify non-debarment status. Bids must be submitted as two complete sealed hard-copy sets on the provided bid form plus an electronic version on USB; email and facsimile submissions are not accepted.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on quality, performance, and specified delivery timeframe, with anticipated award by September 10, 2026. Written questions are due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.