Sheriff Patrol Vessel

Muskegon County is conducting a Procurement Level Quote (PLQ 25-2563) for a Sheriff Patrol Vessel, seeking a specialized marine law enforcement asset with precise specifications. The procurement requires a rigid-hulled inflatable boat between 19-22 feet long, featuring a marine-grade 5083 aluminum hull, 21-inch ORCA Hypalon inflatable tube system, center-style console, and a single 150-horsepower 4-stroke outboard motor. Vendors must provide a complete vessel package including a single-axle aluminum trailer and comprehensive equipment that fully complies with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) regulations. The bid is due on November 12, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with a mandatory electronic submission through the Bidnet system and a subsequent Zoom bid opening. Evaluation criteria will include ability to perform, conformance to specifications, previous contract performance, financial capability, pricing, and references, with the county reserving the right to award based on best value.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including worker's compensation, commercial general liability (minimum $1,000,000), and automobile liability. The successful bidder will be required to deliver the vessel, trailer, and equipment by March 7, 2025, and provide a ten-year hull warranty. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documents, the bid sheet includes line items for vessel construction, tube system, console and equipment, engine and steering, canopy, trailer, miscellaneous equipment, and labor and delivery. Potential respondents must submit a completed W-9 form and meet all technical specifications without deviation, as the county will not consider alternative proposals such as an all-electric vessel with different specifications.