Purchase of Zodiac Boat, Outboard Motor, and Trailer

The City of Clermont is soliciting quotes for a one-time purchase of emergency response equipment to support the Clermont Fire Department's search and rescue and water-related emergency operations. The procurement requires the delivery of a specific, non-substitutable equipment package consisting of a red Zodiac ERB 380 Rigid floor boat (Model Z85053), a Mercury 30HP EFI Outboard motor (Model 30EPT), and a Magic Tilt Trailer (Model CAL 1412). All items must be new, unused, and of current manufacture. The City intends to award the contract on a lowest-price basis, which may be applied to individual items, groups of items, or the entire package. In the event of a tie, the City will evaluate respondents based on quality, delivery time, preference for drug-free workplace programs, and vendor proximity to City Hall. Vendors must submit their electronic responses through the OpenGov Clermont Portal no later than August 27, 2026, at 3:00 pm, with a deadline for questions set for August 26, 2026. All equipment must be shipped in sturdy, protective packaging suitable for a common carrier and must include real-time tracking and detailed packing slips. The successful vendor is required to provide a warranty of at least one year from the date of final acceptance and must comply with Florida cybersecurity requirements regarding prohibited technology. Additionally, respondents must provide proof of insurance via an Accord form within five business days of a request and certify that no contingency fees were paid to secure the award. If no specific delivery timeline is provided in the quote, full performance is required within twenty calendar days of the purchase order issuance.