BL081-24 Purchase of a Swift Water Rescue Boat

Gwinnett County is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of a high-performance Swift Water Rescue Boat for the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. The vessel must be designed for operational efficiency and durability in demanding marine environments, featuring a center console, AquaTraction antiskid flooring, a Rotax 1630 ACE engine or approved equivalent, and a low draft of 6 to 7 inches at idle. Deliverables include the boat and a compliant marine trailer, with final inspection and acceptance conducted at Gwinnett County Fleet Management in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The procurement follows a Low Price Technically Acceptable approach, where the award is granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on conformity with specifications, quality, and delivery terms. Vendors must submit physical, sealed bids and provide a specific delivery timeline in calendar days. Key compliance requirements include maintaining insurance with an A.M. Best rating of A-VII, providing a Georgia General Contractor license, and submitting a Contractor Affidavit and Agreement regarding E-Verify participation for contracts exceeding 2,499.99 dollars. While an initial bid deadline was set for June 25, 2024, Addendum 1 has indefinitely postponed the bid receipt date, with a new opening date to be announced.