Bid 100-27V Marine Vessel

INVITATION TO BID
MARINE LAW ENFORCEMENT PATROL VESSEL
BID # 100-27V
Issued By:
Onslow County Purchasing Department
234 NW Corridor Blvd.
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Phone: (910) 455-1750
Issued for:
Onslow County Sheriff's Office
717 Court Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Phone: (910) 455-3113
Date of Issue: October 1, 2026
Bids Due: October 15, 2026 @ 2:00 PM

INVITATION:
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-129, the County of Onslow is accepting sealed bids for one (1) new marine law
enforcement patrol vessel, Bid No. 100-27V. Bids will be received at the Office of the Onslow County Purchasing
Department, 234 NW Corridor Blvd., Jacksonville, NC 28540 until 2:00 PM on October 15, 2026, at which time
bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Only sealed bids will be accepted. No bid will be accepted after the
official time and date.
BID REQUIREMENTS
Bidders are required to verify compliance with the following requested items and include with the bid those items
as requested or be prepared to furnish at a later date as specified. Lack of compliance may result in automatic
disqualification.
1. ___X___ Return bid on Onslow County Bid Form with signature
2. _______ Bid Bond: The Bid Bond must be included in the bid package at the time of opening
3. ___X___ No Bid Bond required.
4. ___X___ Certificate of Insurance upon notification of award.
5. _______ Performance Bond upon notification of award.
6. ___X___ Brochures, catalogs, model numbers or pertinent literature where applicable.
7. ___X___ References (preferably from local governmental units)
8. ___X___ Signature on bid by authorized personnel
9. ___X___ State of Non-Collusion (must be notarized)
10. __X___ Exception to the Bid Form
11. __X___ E-Verify Affidavit (must be notarized)
12. _______ Specification compliance form
The manufacturer shall provide the Onslow County Purchasing Department with a Certificate of Insurance naming
the County of Onslow as an additional insured.
SPECIFICATION INFORMATION
For additional information concerning the specifications or bid requirements, please contact the Onslow County
Purchasing Department, 234 NW Corridor Blvd., Jacksonville, NC 28540, telephone (910) 455-1750. All changes
in specifications shall be in writing in the form of an addendum furnished to all bidders. Verbal information will
not be considered in awarding bids.
All questions pertaining to this Invitation to Bid shall be submitted in writing no later than
October 8, 2026 no later than 12 P.M. to PurchasingBids@onslowcountync.gov.
Only written questions will be considered formal. Any information given verbally or by telephone
will be considered informal. Any questions that the County feels are pertinent to all proposers will be
mailed as an addendum to the Bid.
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SUBMISSION
The sealed envelope shall be marked on its face with the name of the person, firm or corporation and addressed
as follows:
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Onslow County Purchasing Dept.
Attn: Christina Russell
234 NW Corridor Blvd.
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Sealed Bid No. 100-27V
Bid Opening: 2:00 PM, October 15, 2026
Any bid submitted on forms other than the Onslow County Bid Form contained within may be disqualified. If it
is questionable that the postal service can deliver your bid on time, it is suggested that it be hand delivered.
Telephone bids and/or faxed bids WILL NOT be accepted. All bids submitted must be typed or written in ink,
signed, and sealed by the bidder/contractor's designated representative.
ALL BIDS MUST MEET AND INCLUDE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING BIDDERS BEING PREPARED
TO FURNISH AT A LATER DATE WHERE APPLICABLE, THOSE ITEMS CHECKED "X" ON PAGE TWO
(2) OF "BIDDERS REQUIREMENTS" OR FACE POSSIBLE DISQUALIFICATION.
WITHDRAWAL OF BID
Any bid may be withdrawn without prejudice prior to the official bid opening time or any publicized postponement
thereof, or in accordance with N.C.G.S. 143-129.1.
REJECTION OF BID
The County of Onslow reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to waive any informalities in a bid.
NOTIFICATION OF AWARD
The successful bidder will be notified within ten (10) working days after the bid award. The County of Onslow
will notify the successful bidder in writing, by a PURCHASE ORDER after all prerequisites, specifications have
been met by the bidder and the award has been made. VERBAL NOTIFICATION OF THE AWARD IS NOT
CONSIDERED A LIABLE MODE OF NOTIFICATION; THEREFORE, WILL NOT BE RECOGNIZED AS
AN OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION.
DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS
A. _______ A bid must contain an offer in accordance with specifications. No proposal shall be considered
or accepted unless at the time of its filing it is accompanied by a deposit equal to not less than
five percent (5%) of the proposal. The bid deposit may be in any of the following forms: cash,
cashier's check, certified check, or a bid bond by a surety licensed in North Carolina. This deposit
shall be retained if the successful bidder fails to execute the contract within ten (10) days after the
award or fails to give satisfactory surety as required herein (N.C.G.S. 143-129).
B. ___X___ No bid bond is required with this bid.
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C. _______ A performance bond and a laborers' and materialmen's bond for the full amount of the contract
must be given for all construction contracts over $15,000.00 when a project involves two or more
contracts whose sum exceeds $50,000.00. If a construction project involves only a single
contract, the performance and laborers' and materialmen's bonds are not required unless the
contract exceeds $50,000.00 (N.C.G.S. 44A-26). In place of the bonds, the contractor may deposit
money, certified checks, or government securities (N.C.G.S. 143-129).
D. ___X___ No performance bond or laborers' and materialmen's bond is required with this
bid.
No bid may be withdrawn after the official award has been made without forfeiture of bid bond deposit when the
bid is withdrawn in accordance with N.C.G.S. 143-129.1.
AWARD OF CONTRACT
The contract award shall be made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder taking into consideration quality,
performance and the time specified in the bid for the performance of the contract. Each item shall be quoted and
extended with all appropriate discounts, and price shall be held fixed and firm until completion of order.
CONTRACT AWARD EXTENSION
Onslow County, at its option and upon mutual written agreement with the successful bidder, may extend the
pricing period for additional vessel purchases for twelve (12) months after award. Any price adjustment must be
supported by written manufacturer documentation.
VENDOR'S GUARANTEE
By submitting a bid on these specifications, the vendor binds himself to all conditions in these specifications,
irrespective of any formalities in his order acknowledgment. No attachment or part may be substituted or applied
contrary to manufacturer's recommendations and standard practice. Any variance with the specifications must be
stated with the submitted bid and may, after review of all consequences of the variance, disqualify the bid.
Vendor shall provide manufacturer warranty coverage for the hull, engine, installed electrical components, and
accessories as described in the specifications.
The structural hull warranty shall be no less than five (5) years.
The engine shall carry the manufacturer's standard warranty.
Installed electrical components and accessories shall carry a warranty of no less than one (1) year.
All warranty documentation shall be provided upon delivery.
The vessel, engine, electronics, emergency equipment, and trailer shall be new and suitable for the intended marine
law enforcement use.
All installed components shall be marine-rated and installed in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
The vessel shall be fully assembled, tested, rigged, and ready for service when presented for County acceptance.
DEVIATION: Any deviation from specifications and requirements herein must be clearly identified by the
bidder, otherwise it will be considered that equipment offered is in strict compliance with these specifications and
requirements, and the successful bidder will be held responsible. Therefore, deviations or exceptions to the bid
must be explained in detail on the "Exception to Bid Form" contained in the IFB. The County reserves the
right to accept/reject any deviations or exceptions to the bid. Bidder is advised that the response or lack thereof
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on the deviations or exceptions to the bid does not take precedence over specific responsive or non-responsive
provided elsewhere in this IFB.
PERMITS AND ORDINANCES
In all operations connected with the work herein specified, all federal, state, county and local ordinances and laws
controlling or limiting in any way, the action of those engaged in the work must be respected and strictly complied
with. The vendor is responsible and must obtain all permits and pay fees as required.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Any materials required by this order that are deemed hazardous will be packaged, marked and shipped by the
seller to comply with all present and future federal, state and local regulations and will further comply with any
special company or manufacturer's requirements. All SDS sheets (at least two copies) are to be directed to the
attention of the Purchasing Division Head.
SAFETY AND HEALTH DEVICE
All equipment shall meet the requirement of the federal government and the State of North Carolina. Equipment
shall also conform to applicable standards of all national regulations.
DELIVERY COMPLETION REQUIREMENT
The bidder shall state its proposed completion date and availability for Bidder to deliver on the Bid Form. Delivery
time may be considered in making the award.
The vessel shall be made available for delivery at the county's facility as provided in the bid form.
The successful bidder shall coordinate the delivery location and date with the County and demonstrate all onboard
systems at the County's facility.
CANCELLATION
The County of Onslow reserves the right to refuse all goods and to cancel all or any part of the contract if contractor
fails to meet delivery or performance dates.
INSPECTIONS
The County of Onslow reserves the right to inspect all materials furnished for conformity with the specifications
on order. The right is reserved to reject and return, at vendor's expense (to include re-stocking fees and risk),
any unacceptable shipment.
TAXES
The County of Onslow is a tax-exempt organization for federal taxes. The County of Onslow pays the prevailing
state and local tax rates. Taxes should not be included in the bid proposal unless so requested and these shall be
reflected separately.
PAYMENT
The County will pay within thirty (30) days following acceptance of the vessel and receipt of a proper invoice.
The vendor shall submit invoices as directed by the Purchase Order. C.O.D. payment will not be made.
Invoices shall include the Purchase Order number, vessel hull identification number, description of the vessel and
equipment, quantity, unit and extended price, applicable taxes, and date of County acceptance.
Invoices exceeding the limits established by this contract/purchase order or for materials or services not qualifying
under its specifications as ordered are not subject to payment.
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Vendors must provide tax information to include vendor's full business name, address, "remit to" address, federal
tax identification number or social security number if vendor does not have a federal ID number.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Executive order No. 11246, as amended, relative to Equal Employment Opportunity and all other applicable laws,
rules and regulations, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, are incorporated herein by this specific
reference.
The Contractor further agrees that:
A. in the hiring of employees for the performance of work under this contract, the contractor shall not
discriminate against any citizen in the employment of a person qualified and available to perform the work
under the contract or purchase order, by reason of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, national origin or
ancestry;
B. the Contractor or any person acting on its behalf, shall not in any manner, discriminate against, intimidate, or
retaliate against any employee hired for the performance of work under the contract on account of race, color,
religion, sex, age handicap, national origin or ancestry; and
C. the Contractor shall include this language in all subcontracts entered into for the performance of the
contract/purchase order.
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT
Contractor/vendor warrants and represents that the goods and/or services covered by this contract/purchase order
have been manufactured in accordance with the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and all other
applicable federal, state and municipal laws, rules and regulations.
E-VERIFY
As a condition of payment for services rendered under this agreement, vendor shall comply with the requirements
of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the General Statutes. Further, if vendor provides the services of the County utilizing
a subcontractor, vendor shall require the subcontractor to comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter
64 of the General Statutes as well. Vendor shall verify, by affidavit, compliance of the terms of this section upon
request by the County.
ALTERNATIVE BIDS
No alternative bids will be accepted unless requested within this Invitation for Bid.
RISK OF LOSS
All risk of loss to the equipment shall remain with the successful bidder until title to the equipment passes to the
County on the acceptance date. After title passes to the County, the County shall bear all risk of loss to the
equipment.
INDEMNIFICATION
The successful bidder shall hold the County, to include all Board members and employees, harmless from all
liabilities, obligations, losses, claims, damages, actions, suits, proceedings, costs, expenses, including attorneys'
fees, that
a) arise out of, are connected with, or result directly or indirectly from the successful bidder's failure to perform
any of its obligations under this request for bids; or
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b) as a result, of a breach of any of the successful bidder's warranties. No indemnification responsibilities created
by this section shall survive and be enforceable after the contract between the County and the successful
bidder terminates or expires, and they shall be terminated only by written agreement of the successful bidder
and the County. The Contractor shall defend any and all suits and assume all liability for any and all claims
made against the County of Onslow or any of its officials or agents for the use of any patented process, device
or article forming a part of the articles, equipment or services furnished under this contract.
GOVERNING LAW:
All contracts, transactions, agreements, etc. are made under and shall be governed by and in accordance with the
N.C.G.S. 143-129 and North Carolina state law.
PRE-DELIVERY COORDINATION:
The successful bidder shall coordinate vessel rigging, final inspection, demonstration, and delivery with the
Onslow County Sheriff's Office.
The manufacturer shall demonstrate the operation of onboard systems and provide all manuals, warranty
documentation, titles, and keys to the County at acceptance.
Acceptance will occur after the County inspects the complete vessel and confirms that the equipment meets the
specifications.
SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:
The vendor shall identify the manufacturer's service and warranty contacts for the vessel, engine, electronics, and
trailer.
The bidder shall identify the sources for replacement parts and warranty service for the proposed vessel and
installed equipment.
INSTRUCTION MANUALS:
The successful bidder shall provide operating and service manuals for the vessel, engine, electronics, and trailer.
The manuals shall include operating instructions and information needed to maintain the installed systems.
All warranty documents, titles, and keys shall be provided to the County upon acceptance.
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EXCEPTIONS TO THE BID
Please list here all exceptions to Bid No. 100-27V contained in this Invitation for Bids. Failure to identify
exceptions may result in disqualification.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Marine Law Enforcement Patrol Vessel - SPECIFICATIONS
1.General: The Onslow County Sheriff's Office is soliciting sealed bids for one (1) new marine law
enforcement patrol vessel. The vessel shall be new, current year model production, fully assembled, tested, and
delivered ready for service. The vessel shall be suitable for year-round law enforcement operations on inland
waterways, rivers, the Intracoastal Waterway, and near-shore coastal waters.
2.Hull & Construction: Boat is to be hand-laid with all 3610 Biaxial Fiberglass Mat in the hull with
Composite construction throughout the entire build. Transom is 4 inches thick with double 1 12 Inch thick
Penske (Coosa) fiberglass impregnated transom board sandwiched with 6 layers of 3610 Biaxial Fiberglass Mat.
Stringers are 16 inches wide and encapsulated with Multiple layers of 1708 Biaxial mat around Coast Guard
Approved Polyurethane Foam for shape and floatation.
Bronze Thru-Hulls and Ball Valves 12x12 Bennett Trim Tabs with LED Indicators and Auto Retract
Raw Water Washdown w/outlet in gunnel outlet 6" Atlas XTO Heavy Duty Jackplate with Gorilla Plate cover
on bottom of Jackplate to assist in Hole Shot Center console configuration.
*Overall length: 25-27 feet.
*Minimum beam: 9 feet.
*Fiberglass composite construction.
*100% wood-free construction including transom, stringers, deck, and structural components.
*Self-bailing cockpit.
*Non-skid deck.
*Closed-cell foam flotation.
*Heavy-duty stainless steel hardware.
*Heavy-duty rub rail.
*Integrated anchor locker.
*White or Fog Grey hull.
3.Hardtop:
*Fiberglass hardtop.
*Minimum dimensions: 5.5 ft x 8.5 ft.
*Aluminum supports coated w/ bed liner material such as patriot liner or line-x
*Capable of supporting radar, antennas, emergency lighting, and thermal camera.
4.Capacity & Performance:
*Minimum capacity: 10 persons.
*Minimum fuel capacity: 100 gallons.
*Capable of safe operation in 3-4 ft seas.
*Minimum top speed: 45 MPH.
5.Propulsion:
*One (1) 350 HP four-stroke outboard engine.
*Digital throttle and shift.
*Jack plate.
*Trim tabs.
*Stainless steel propeller.
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6.Helm:
*Dual helm chairs.
*Lockable center console.
*Windshield.
*Flush-mounted electronics panel.
*Siren, scanstrut wireless charger mounted on top of console
7.Navigation & Electronics:
*Fixed-mount VHF marine radio.
Reverse Flush Mount Flat Black Acrylic Dash and Helm with 2 Garmin 1243 XSV units
Digital Switching for all systems via Garmin's Empir Bus Digital Platform. All touch screen control with
manual backup
*North Carolina electronic navigation charts.
8.Emergency & Deck Equipment:
*Blue LED emergency lighting providing 360-degree visibility.
*Marine siren/public address system.
*Automatic bilge pump with float switch and manual override.
*Integrated swim platform with boarding ladder.
*Raw water washdown.
*Heavy-duty cleats.
*Navigation and courtesy lighting.
*Fire extinguisher.
9.Electrical System:
*Dual battery system.
*Battery selector switch.
*Marine-grade tinned copper wiring.
*Waterproof fuse panel and circuit breakers.
10.Trailer:
*Heavy-duty aluminum tandem torsion axle trailer.
*Hydraulic disc brakes on at least one axle.
*Saltwater-rated brake components.
*LED submersible lights.
*Adjustable bunks.
*PVC guide posts.
*Heavy-duty winch and safety chain.
*Spare tire and extra hub mounted on trailer.
*Tongue jack with heavy duty drop foot
11.Warranty:
*Minimum five (5) year structural hull warranty.
*Manufacturer's standard engine warranty.
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