Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Tunnel Hull Jet Boat and Trailer
| Location: | California |
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| Posted: | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Due: | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Agency: | Humboldt County |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | SHF-2026-01 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| Bid Number: |
SHF-2026-01
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| Bid Title: |
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Tunnel Hull Jet Boat and Trailer
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| Category: | Commodities - Watercraft |
| Status: | Open |
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INVITATION TO BID
ITB NO.: SHF-2026-01
For the Provision of a
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Tunnel Hull Jet Boat and Trailer
Date Released: June 18, 2026
Request for Proposal Due: July 24, 2026, 3:00 PM PST
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office
826 4th Street,
Eureka, California 95501
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INVITATION TO BID – NO. SHF-2026-01
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Tunnel Hull Jet Boat and Trailer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0. DEFINITIONS:........................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1. TERMS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2. ABBREVIATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.0. INTRODUCTION: .................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE .......................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2. PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................. 5
2.3. PROCESS OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................. 6
3.0. SCOPE OF SERVICES: ........................................................................................................................................ 6
4.0. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: .......................................................................................................................... 6
4.1. SPECIFICATIONS AND DEALER EXPECTATIONS.......................................................................................................... 6
4.2. VESSEL AND TRAILER REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 7
4.3. WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................................................................... 9
4.4. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 9
4.5. PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ..................................................................................................................................... 10
4.6. TIME OF COMPLETION............................................................................................................................................... 10
4.7. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS....................................................................................................................................... 10
4.8. GOOD STANDING ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.0. BID SELECTION CRITERIA: ............................................................................................................................. 10
6.0. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: .................................................................................................................................. 11
7.0. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS:......................................................................................................................... 11
7.1.
7.2.
7.3.
7.4.
7.5.
7.6.
7.7.
7.8.
7.9.
7.10.
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PROPOSAL SUBMISSION ........................................................................................................................................... 11
WITHDRAWAL OF SUBMITTED PROPOSALS .............................................................................................................. 12
PROPOSAL MODIFICATION........................................................................................................................................ 12
BIDDER INVESTIGATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 12
PUBLIC RECORDS AND TRADE SECRETS ................................................................................................................. 12
CONFLICT OF INTEREST ............................................................................................................................................ 13
EXPENSE INCURRED IN PREPARING PROPOSALS .................................................................................................... 13
NO PROPOSAL ACCEPTED FROM DEFAULTED BIDDER............................................................................................ 13
RIGHT TO REJECT PROPOSALS ................................................................................................................................ 13
GROUNDS FOR ELIMINATION .................................................................................................................................... 14
PROPOSAL FORMAT.................................................................................................................................................. 14
BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDUM ......................................................................................................... 14
SIGNATURE AFFIDAVIT.............................................................................................................................................. 14
8.0. REQUIRED PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS AND FORMAT: ............................................................................... 14
8.1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................... 14
8.2. ATTACHMENT AND FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 15
8.3. EVIDENCE OF INSURABILITY AND REQUIRED LICENSING ......................................................................................... 16
8.4. EVIDENCE OF GOOD STANDING ............................................................................................................................... 16
8.5. EXCEPTIONS, OBJECTIONS, AND REQUESTED CHANGES........................................................................................ 16
9.0. MODIFICATION AND CORRECTION OF PROPOSALS: ............................................................................... 17
9.1. REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION OR CORRECTION................................................................................................... 17
9.2. ADDENDA .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
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10.0. EVALUATION CRITERIA AND SELECTION PROCESS: .............................................................................. 17
11.0. CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT: .......................................................................................................................... 17
11.1.
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CONTRACT NEGOTIATION PROCESS ........................................................................................................................ 17
AWARD OF FINAL SERVICE AGREEMENT.................................................................................................................. 18
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................................................... 18
COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS.............................................................. 18
12.0. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS:............................................................................................................................. 18
13.0. EXHIBITS ............................................................................................................................................................. 19
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1.0. DEFINITIONS:
1.1. Terms
a. Addenda. As used herein, the term “Addenda” refers to an amendment or
modification to this Invitation to Bid.
b. Bidder. As used herein, the term “Bidder” refers to the individuals, agencies, firms,
or companies that submit a proposal in response to this Invitation to Bid.
c. County. As used herein, the term “County” refers to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s
Office, a political subdivision of the state of California.
d. Proposal. As used herein, the term “Proposal” refers to the document or
documents submitted by a Bidder in response to this Invitation to Bid.
e. Service Agreement. As used herein the term “Service Agreement” refers to the
contract between the County and the Successful Bidder regarding the provision of
warranty and on-call Service.
f. Successful Bidder. As used herein, the term “Successful Bidder” refers to the
individuals, agencies, firms or companies that the County chooses to enter into a
final Service Agreement with after the review, evaluation, selection, contract
negotiation and approval processes set forth in this Invitation to Bid have been
successfully completed.
g. Vendor. As used herein, the term “Vendor” refers to any individual, agency, firm or
company awarded the bid to this Invitation to Bid.
1.2. Abbreviations
a. ABYC. American Boat and Yacht Council
b. ITB. Invitation to Bid
c. HCSO. Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
d. NMMA. National Marine Manufacturers Association
e. SAE. Society of Automotive Engineers
f. USCG. United States Coast Guard
2.0. INTRODUCTION:
2.1. Statement of Purpose
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) provides comprehensive public safety
services throughout Humboldt County, an area encompassing more than 4,000 square
miles of remote coastline, mountainous forests, and rural communities. The HCSO
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serves residents in unincorporated regions, small municipalities, and tribal lands,
addressing the needs of a geographically dispersed population.
The HCSO operates through administrative programs and several primary divisions,
including the Patrol Division, responsible for countywide law enforcement; the Criminal
Investigations Division, which conducts major investigations; and the Corrections
Division, which administers the county correctional facility. Additional operational
support is provided by units such as Animal Control, Civil Services; Special Services,
which administers the boating safety program among others.
The HCSO’s boating safety program is managed by the Boating Safety Unit that
maintains specialized capabilities. This unit conducts patrols on Humboldt Bay, local
rivers, and coastal waterways; provides public education; enforces applicable boating
regulations; and supports marine search and rescue operations. These divisions and
specialized services collectively support the agency’s mandate to ensure public safety
across Humboldt County’s varied terrain and waterways.
The HCSO is issuing this Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) to solicit proposals from vendors
interested in building a 21-foot Tunnel Hull Jet Boat and Trailer.
NOTE: It is the bidder’s responsibility to read the entire document, any addendums, and
to comply with all requirements listed herein. Any addenda to this ITB will be directed to
all participating bidders. It is the bidders’ responsibility to be aware of and respond to
any addendums, notices, or changes to the ITB or the ITB process.
2.2. Project Background and Description
The HCSO is inviting Proposals for qualified Boat Dealers to provide the HCSO with a
21-foot Tunnel Hull jet boat, trailer, and equipment. The HCSO is requesting delivery no
later than June 30, 2028. It is the intent of specifications within this ITB to describe a
commercial jet boat to be used for law enforcement patrol and rescue. The jet boat
must be a versatile and highly maneuverable river boat designed for shallow water
operations, rapid response, and safe operation in dynamic river environments (e.g.,
changing depths, debris, sandbars, tight channels). The boat and trailer shall be
designed and built to assure maximum durability and safety.
The vessel shall be used for general law enforcement, public education and safety,
general patrols, patrols of vulnerable commercial enterprises, and search and rescue
services. Patrol shifts are typically 10-12 hours a day. Boating enforcement and search
and rescue is available 24-hours a day throughout the year.
The jet boat and trailer configuration shall allow stability, maneuverability, and durability
on the waterways for all weather conditions that impact the Humboldt County rivers and
waterways under the HCSO jurisdiction, and for the intended patrol purpose described
in the description of waterway(s) to be patrolled.
The selected dealer will be responsible for meeting or exceeding all boat and trailer
specifications listed in the ITB.
Please carefully read Section 4. Eligibility Requirements.
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