The East Bridgewater Fire Department has issued an Invitation for Bids for an Advanced Rescue Boat X

The East Bridgewater Fire Department in Massachusetts has issued an Invitation for Bids for an Advanced Rescue Boat X3 or equivalent, which is a USCG approved flat bottom rescue boat with motor and a Rigid Hull Inflatable with motor on a combined, double stack trailer capable of holding an existing Ice Rescue Sled. This procurement is open to all qualified vendors, and the key objectives are to provide the East Bridgewater Fire Department with a comprehensive rescue boat solution that meets all USCG requirements. Bidders must demonstrate prior experience in delivering USCG-approved rescue boats and the ability to integrate the boat with the existing Ice Rescue Sled. The bid is due on February 10, 2022, and the contracting agency may conduct site visits or hold a bidders' meeting prior to the due date.

The procurement is open to all vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The contracting agency has not listed any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no specific technology integration requirements beyond the need to accommodate the existing Ice Rescue Sled. The budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed, but interested vendors should be prepared to submit proposals that align with the comprehensive scope of work and USCG requirements.