Thermal Cameras for Marine Vessels

The County of Rockland Sheriff's Department is seeking to procure and install two FLIR M364 Thermal Cameras or approved alternatives on two marine vessels through a competitive bid process. The specific vessels are a 31-foot Lake Assault Patrol Boat (Marine 1) located at Haverstraw Marina and a 28-foot Metalcraft Kingfisher (Marine 2) located at Cornetta's Marina in Piermont. The thermal cameras must meet stringent technical requirements, including thermal detection ranges of 925 meters for humans, 3,150 meters for vessels, and 1,690 meters for NATO targets, with a 30 Hz video refresh rate, 24-degree x 18-degree field of view, gyro stabilization, marine video analytics, and Raymarine chartplotter compatibility. Bids are due by 3:00 PM on December 18, 2025, and can be submitted electronically through the BONFIRE Portal or via physical delivery to the Rockland County Purchasing Department. Bidders are required to submit a bid deposit of $500.00 or 5% of the total bid amount, and the project must be completed by April 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible qualified bidder who complies with all specified provisions.

The procurement opportunity appears open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned. Bidders must provide a current Certificate of Liability Insurance with the County listed as an additional insured, including $1,000,000 General Liability per occurrence and $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit for Automobile Liability. Vendors are also required to submit valid New York State Workers' Compensation and Disability Benefits certificates or attestation of exemption. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical requirements and installation specifications suggest a potentially significant investment. The contract includes provisions allowing other local governments and approved non-profit agencies to potentially purchase through the resulting contract. The procurement is structured to integrate the new thermal cameras with existing marine vessels, enhancing the Sheriff's Department's surveillance and monitoring capabilities on water.