Opportunity

Mobile Cityofmobile #6066

City of Mobile Police Department Solicits Professional-Grade Underwater ROV System and Equipment

Posted

August 17, 2026

Respond By

September 09, 2026

Identifier

6066

NAICS

333318

This opportunity from the City of Mobile Police Department seeks bids for a professional-grade Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) system for underwater operations in Mobile Bay and nearby waterways. - Government Buyer: - City of Mobile, Alabama - Police Department - Products and Equipment Requested: - Inspection-class ROV (1 unit) - Must be new, current-production, and capable of operating to 2,000 feet depth - Advanced propulsion, imaging, lighting, and control features required - Dual-frequency multibeam imaging sonar (1 unit) - Real-time underwater imaging, dual-frequency (approx. 720 kHz and 1200 kHz) - Sonar mount and integration package (1 unit) - Includes all cables, connectors, and hardware - Two-function manipulator with interchangeable jaws/tooling (1 unit) - Includes universal tool mount, large interlocking jaws, cutter jaws, trident jaws - ROV umbilicals and reels (1 each of 330-foot and 850-foot lengths) - Subsea power and control bottle assemblies (1 each) - Rated for 400 volts and full operating depth - Protective cases for power/control bottles and spares (1 each) - Topside HD video display and recording system (1 unit) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be professional-grade, suitable for underwater inspection, search and rescue, and recovery - Bidders must provide detailed technical documentation for the exact manufacturer, model, and configuration offered - Bid is awarded on an all-or-none basis; incomplete documentation results in nonresponsiveness - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must supply new, current-production equipment from recognized manufacturers - Technical requirements include integration of sonar, manipulator tooling, and advanced control systems - All items must be compatible and fully integrated for operational use by the police department

Description

The City of Mobile is seeking bids for a Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV). Bidders must submit technical documentation with their bid, including manufacturer's published specifications for the exact manufacturer, model, and configuration offered. The documentation should cover operating depth, vehicle dimensions and weight, propulsion system, thrusters, thrust ratings, payload capacity, camera and lighting systems, automatic control functions, mounting provisions, and other relevant technical details. This is an all or none bid, and failure to submit sufficient technical documentation will result in the bid being deemed nonresponsive.

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