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State Recreational Boating Safety Grant Program – Patrol Boats, Radios, and Vehicles Procurement

This opportunity is for state agencies to apply for the State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program, managed by the United States Coast Guard under the Department of Homeland Security. - Government Buyer: - United States Coast Guard (U.S. Department of Homeland Security) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Mercury Marine (Mercury outboard motors) - Motorola Solutions (APX 8000 and APX 8500 radios) - Products Requested: - Vessels and trailers: - 12'x7x6'' box trailer with rear ramp (1 unit) - 8.5'x20'x7' box trailer with ramp door (1 unit) - 18ft-19ft fiberglass patrol boat with 225 hp motor and trailer (1 unit) - 18ft aluminum patrol boat with 175 hp motor and trailer (1 unit) - 20ft fiberglass patrol boat with 250 hp motor and trailer (2 units) - Outboard motors: - 60 HP Mercury Outboard with steering components and install (1 unit) - Radios and communications: - APX 8000 dual band portable radios (41 units + 2 units for river boats) - APX 8500 dual band radios for boats (25 units) - APX 8500 dual band radios for patrol vehicles (41 units) - Motorola APX 8500 mobile radios, accessories, and installation (2 units) - Vehicles: - Utility pick-up truck with tow and law enforcement package (4 units) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only state government agencies are eligible to apply - Applications must include detailed budgets and equipment lists - Funding is provided as cooperative agreements with cost sharing or matching requirements - Allowable project types include law enforcement, education, navigational aids, and public access construction - Total estimated funding pool is approximately $126,888,345; individual awards range from $400,000 to $12,000,000 - Equipment list includes a mix of patrol boats, trailers, radios, and vehicles for boating safety operations - OEMs are highlighted: Mercury Marine and Motorola Solutions are the primary manufacturers for requested equipment.

Description

The State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program, administered by the United States Coast Guard, provides financial assistance to designated state authorities or agencies to support recreational boating safety programs. The program aims to minimize loss of life, personal injury, and property damage related to recreational boating through various activities including law enforcement, education, and navigational aids. Applications are not open to the public and eligibility is limited to government and state government entities. The program offers cooperative agreements with cost sharing or matching requirements, with awards ranging from $400,000 to $12,000,000 and a total expected funding of approximately $126,888,345 for fiscal year 2027.

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