Replacement Outboard Motors & Rigging Kits for Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit

Jefferson County Purchasing Department is seeking sealed bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB 25-065/MR) to procure replacement outboard motors and rigging kits for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Marine Division. The procurement specifically requires two Yamaha outboard motors (F350-USA and LF350-USA models or equivalent), along with associated propellers, rigging hardware, control systems, and related marine equipment components. The comprehensive bid includes 17 line items covering equipment and installation labor, with de-rigging of existing motors and new equipment installation to be performed at the Jack Brooks Regional Airport marine hangar in Beaumont, Texas. All equipment must be new and unused, with a three-year manufacturer's standard warranty. Written questions are due by 5:00 PM Central Time on December 5, 2025, and sealed bids are due by 11:00 AM Central Time on December 17, 2025, to be publicly opened at the Jefferson County Engineering Department Conference Room. Bidders must submit one original and one copy of their bid in a sealed opaque envelope, with all delivery, freight, assembly, installation, and setup charges included on an F.O.B. destination basis.

The county encourages participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Minority/Women Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs). Bidders are required to have an active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM), complete a Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295, and provide a Certificate of Insurance naming Jefferson County as an additional insured with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 general liability and $1,000,000 excess liability. Compliance with federal FEMA mandated contract provisions, including Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification and Debarment/Suspension Certification, is mandatory. The contract will be awarded to the most responsible and responsive bidder providing the best value, with the county reserving the right to reject any or all bids, award to multiple vendors, or extend the bid deadline. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the procurement involves marine equipment and installation services for the Sheriff's Office Marine Unit, suggesting a significant investment in maritime operational capabilities.