Bid 100-27V Marine Vessel

Onslow County is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of one new, current year model marine law enforcement patrol vessel for the Sheriff's Office. The required vessel must be a 25 to 27 foot fiberglass composite craft with a minimum 9 foot beam, 100 percent wood free construction, and a minimum capacity of 10 persons. It must be suitable for year round operations in inland waterways, rivers, the Intracoastal Waterway, and near shore coastal waters. The package must include a heavy duty aluminum tandem torsion axle trailer with hydraulic disc brakes and digital switching via Garmin's Empir Bus Digital Platform. This is a firm fixed price solicitation with a response deadline of October 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Onslow County Purchasing Department and must include a signed bid form, a specification compliance form, references, and notarized affidavits for non collusion and E Verify. Award evaluation will be based on technical compliance and administrative responsiveness, with delivery time serving as a potential deciding factor. The successful vendor is responsible for fully rigging the vessel and providing a demonstration of all onboard systems at the county facility. Payment will be issued within 30 days following acceptance and receipt of a proper invoice.