North Carolina eVP #340-Bid 100-27V

One Turnkey Marine Law-Enforcement Patrol Vessel

Onslow County is seeking one turnkey marine patrol vessel for the Sheriff’s Office, including propulsion, law-enforcement equipment, electronics, and a trailer. - Government buyer: Onslow County Purchasing Department, for the Onslow County Sheriff's Office. - Quantity and package: One new, current-model patrol vessel with engine, specified equipment, and heavy-duty aluminum tandem-axle trailer; bidders must identify the proposed vessel, engine, and trailer makes and models. - Vessel requirements: 25–27 feet long, at least 9-foot beam, wood-free fiberglass-composite construction, self-bailing non-skid cockpit, closed-cell flotation, fiberglass hardtop, capacity for at least 10 people, at least 100-gallon fuel capacity, safe operation in 3–4-foot seas, and minimum top speed of 45 mph. - Propulsion and named OEMs/products: One 350 HP four-stroke outboard with digital throttle and shift, jackplate, trim tabs, and stainless-steel propeller. Named brands and products include Garmin (two 1243 XSV units and EmpirBus digital switching), Scanstrut (wireless charger), Bennett (12x12 trim tabs), Atlas (XTO heavy-duty jackplate), Gorilla Plate (jackplate cover), Penske/Coosa (transom board), and Patriot Liner and Line-X (examples of hardtop-support coatings). Equivalent products meeting or exceeding the requirements may be proposed. - Other required systems and equipment: Fixed-mount VHF radio, North Carolina electronic navigation charts, blue 360-degree emergency lighting, siren/public-address system, bilge pump, swim platform and boarding ladder, washdown, navigation and courtesy lighting, fire extinguisher, dual-battery system, and marine-grade electrical components. The trailer must include specified brakes, lighting, adjustable bunks, guide posts, winch, safety chain, spare tire, extra hub, and tongue jack. - Delivery and warranties: Vessel must be fully rigged, inspected, tested, water-ready, delivered, and demonstrated to the County. Minimum warranties are five years for the structural hull, the engine manufacturer's standard warranty, and one year for installed electrical components and accessories. The vendor must propose delivery availability and provide manuals, warranty documents, titles, and keys.

Description

Onslow County is soliciting sealed bids for one new marine law enforcement patrol vessel for the Onslow County Sheriff's Office. The vessel must be a new current-year model, fully assembled, tested, and ready for service, with specified propulsion, electronics, emergency equipment, and a trailer. The vessel is required to meet the listed construction, capacity, performance, warranty, and delivery requirements and be demonstrated to the County at delivery. Electronic, telephone, and fax bids are not accepted; bids must be submitted sealed according to the solicitation instructions.

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