Invitation to Bid - Marine Patrol Vessel 2 Repowering

Location:	Massachusetts
Posted:	Jan 21, 2026
Due:	Feb 10, 2026
Agency:	Town of Scituate
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	20 - Ship and Marine Equipment
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Town of Scituate, MA

Invitation for Bids

Marine Engine Repower and Electronics Modernization

1998 21’ Zodiac Police Patrol Vessel

1. Notice of Request for Bids

The Scituate Police Department is soliciting bids from qualified and experienced marine service

providers to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete a

marine engine repower and electronics upgrade on a 1998- 21’ Zodiac police patrol vessel. This

vessel is utilized for active law enforcement, patrol, and emergency response operations and

requires improved reliability, performance, and modern navigation/communication capabilities.

2. Vessel Description

• Manufacturer: Zodiac

• Year: 1998

• Length: 21 feet

• Hull Type: Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB)

• Service Use: Police / Public Safety

• Existing Engine: 2012 Yamaha 200 HP outboard w/ approx. 1000 hrs (to be removed)

• Existing Electronics: Raymarine GPS / Chartplotter (to be removed)

3. Scope of Work

A. Engine Repower

The contractor shall remove the existing 2012 Yamaha 200 HP outboard engine and provide

and install a new (model year 2025 or newer) Yamaha 200 HP outboard engine suitable for

continuous public safety operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• New, current-model (2025 or newer) 200 HP (4 stroke) Yamaha outboard engine

• Removal and proper disposal of existing engine (existing engine to be traded in as

credit towards project with dollar amount displayed on quote)

• Complete rigging including controls, gauges, wiring, and hoses- all digital/electronic

(no mechanical rigging or power steering- all “fly-by-wire”)

• Stainless steel propeller

• Integration of electronic power steering system

• Compliance with manufacturer specifications, ABYC standards, and U.S. Coast Guard

regulations

• Engine break-in and performance verification

• To inspect and replace (if needed) both existing fuel tanks

o Currently the port side fuel fill is not functioning (unknown reason)

Bids shall include:

• Warranty coverage- duration for manufacturer’s warranty as well as any opportunity

for extended warranty coverage

B. Marine Electronics Modernization

The contractor shall provide and install new marine electronics appropriate for law enforcement

patrol use.

Required Equipment (or approved equivalents):

• Garmin 8616XSV or 9217 GPS / Chartplotter

• Garmin 8610 or 9210 GPS / Chartplotter

• Garmin GT51M Transducer

• Garmin Fantom 18X Radome

• GX2400 Standard Horizon VHF marine radio

• MS-RA210 Fusion radio and speaker set

• Lumitec spreader lights x4

• Antennas, mounts, wiring, and waterproof connections

• Network integration where applicable (NMEA 2000)

• Blue/White emergency lighting with control panel, siren, & PA (Customer Supplied)

• Kenwood UHF police radio (Customer Supplied)

• Magnetic mic mounts (Customer Supplied)

• M232 Flir Marine Camera (currently equipped, would like to re-use)

• AIS

Requirements:

• Secure mounting suitable for high-speed patrol operations

• Clean, professional installation (wire loomed, heat shrunk connections, zip tied)

• System labeling and documentation

• Operator orientation upon completion

4. Installation, Testing, and Acceptance

• All work shall be performed by factory-trained or certified marine technicians

• Contractor shall conduct dockside testing and an on-water sea trial with a member

of the Scituate Police Department- Marine Officer

• Final acceptance by the Town of Scituate and to the satisfaction of the Scituate PD

• Contractor shall provide as-built documentation and warranty information

• All existing equipment taken off of the vessel shall be returned to the Scituate Police

Department

5. Project Schedule

• Bid Start Date: 1/21/26

• Bid Due Date: 2/10/26

• Anticipated Award Date: 2/24/26

• Estimated Completion: 4/15/26

The Scituate Police Department reserves the right to adjust the project schedule as necessary.

6. Bid Submission Requirements

Bids must include:

• Detailed description of equipment and services

• Estimated project timeline

• Warranty information

• Completed Bid Submission Form

• Completed Certificate of Non-Collusion Form

• Completed State Tax Certification Form

7. Evaluation and Award

Bids will be evaluated based on:

• Compliance with Request for Bid requirements

• Total project cost

• Contractor experience and references

• Warranty and post-installation support

• Ability to meet project schedule

8. Site Inspection

A site inspection may be scheduled upon request prior to bid submission. Contractors are

responsible for verifying vessel conditions prior to submitting a bid. The vessel is currently out

of the water and available for view at the Scituate Police Department.

9. Contact Information

All questions and bid submissions shall be directed to:

• Name: Taylor Billings

• Title: Patrolman

• Agency: Scituate Police Department

• Email: tbillings@scituatema.gov

ITEM

New Motor:

#1 Make / Model:

Marine Electronics

Modernization

Parts & Labor:

All Additional

Equipment & Material

If applicable (describe):

Installation and

Testing Labor

Specify:

Extended Warranty (2

year)

Parts & Labor:

Other Costs:

If applicable (describe):

TOTAL COST

(not to exceed):

TOTAL BID PRICE

(Written in Words)

COMPANY NAME

ADDRESS

TELEPHONE

DATE

AUTHORIZED BY (Print)

TITLE

SIGNATURE

Bid Submission Form

DESCRIPTION

COST

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