23-Foot Center Console Vessel and Trailer for the City of Suffolk Fire and Rescue Department

Location:	Virginia
Posted:	Dec 17, 2025
Due:	Jan 20, 2026
Agency:	City of Suffolk
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	42 - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment
Solicitation No:	IFB 26039-JT
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Bid Number:	IFB 26039-JT
Bid Title:	23-Foot Center Console Vessel and Trailer for the City of Suffolk Fire and Rescue Department
Category:	Purchasing Bid Board Posting
Status:	Open

Description:

The intent of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to purchase from a qualified contractor, one (1) 23-foot center console vessel, 2025 or newer Carolina Skiff 23L or approved equal, fully rigged and delivered for the Fire and Rescue Department in accordance with all specifications, terms, and conditions herein.

Publication Date/Time:

12/17/2025 12:00 AM

Closing Date/Time:

1/20/2026 3:00 PM

Contact Person:

Julie Turner, CPPB, NIGP-CPP, VCA
Senior Buyer
757-514-7522
jeturner@suffolkva.us

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INVITATION FOR BID

City of Suffolk

IFB# 26039-JT

December 17, 2025

Purchasing Division

442 W. Washington Street, Room 1086

Suffolk, VA 23434

Phone: (757) 514-7520 Fax: (757) 514-7524

23-Foot Center Console Vessel and Trailer for the City

of Suffolk Fire and Rescue Department

SCOPE OF WORK – The intent of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to purchase from a

qualified contractor, one (1) 23-foot center console vessel, 2025 or newer Carolina Skiff

23L or approved equal, fully rigged and delivered for the Fire and Resue Department in

accordance with all specifications, terms, and conditions herein.

Bid Due: 3:00 p.m., January 20, 2026

Contract Officer: ________Julie Turner________________

Julie Turner, CPPB, NIGP-CPP, VCA, Senior Buyer, jeturner@suffolkva.us

The Senior Buyer, Julie Turner, is the Contract Officer for the City of Suffolk with respect to this IFB. All

questions and/or comments should be directed to her at this email address: jeturner@suffolkva.us. The

respondents to this IFB shall not contact, either directly or indirectly, any other employee or agent of the City

regarding this IFB. This prohibition shall also extend to the Suffolk City Council and other elected City officials.

Any such unauthorized contact may disqualify the bidder from the procurement. All questions concerning

bid must be in writing and received five (5) business days prior to the bid opening.

**SUBMIT ENTIRE IFB AS YOUR BID PACKAGE**

Sealed bids, subject to the conditions and instructions contained herein, will be received at the

office of the Purchasing Agent listed above, until the time and date shown above (local prevailing

time), for furnishing the items or services described in the bid.

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In compliance with this invitation for bids, and subject to all the conditions thereof, the signatory

offers, if this bid is accepted within ninety (90) calendar days from the date of the opening, to

furnish any or all of the items and/or services upon which prices are quoted, at the price set

opposite each item, to be delivered at the time and place specified herein. The previous page

signature certifies he has read, understands, and agrees to all terms, conditions, and

requirements of this bid, and is authorized to contract on behalf of firm named above.

IF YOU NEED ANY REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY TYPE OF DISABILITY IN

ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCUREMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THIS DIVISION AS

SOON AS POSSIBLE.

BID OPENING

Bids shall be publicly opened and read aloud on the date that the bids are accepted. Public

opening will be held January 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM (local prevailing time), in the City of Suffolk

City Hall, Purchasing Conference Room, located at 442 W. Washington Street, Suffolk, VA 23434-

5237.

ALL BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO PURCHASING PRIOR TO 3:00 P.M.

SUBMITTALS

Bidder should submit the entire IFB as their bid package.

Bids will be accepted through EVA.

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INVITATION FOR BID

23-Foot Center Console Vessel and Trailer for

the City of Suffolk Fire and Rescue Department

Table of Contents

SECTION/TITLE

1. PURPOSE.................................................................................................................. - 4 -

2. COMPETITION INTENDED ....................................................................................... - 4 -

3. SCOPE OF WORK..................................................................................................... - 4 -

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................... - 6 -

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS ......................................................................... - 11 -

BID FORM ........................................................................................................................ - 18 -

ANTICOLLUSION/NONDISCRIMINATION/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE CLAUSES ........ - 21 -

PROOF OF AUTHORITY TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN VIRGINIA................................ - 22 -

EXCEPTION PAGE .......................................................................................................... - 23 -

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................... - 24 -

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1. PURPOSE

The intent of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to purchase from a qualified contractor, one (1)

23-foot center console vessel, 2025 or newer Carolina Skiff 23L or approved equal, fully

rigged and delivered for the Fire and Resue Department in accordance with all

specifications, terms, and conditions herein.

2. COMPETITION INTENDED

It is the City’s intent that this Invitation for Bid (IFB) permits competition. It shall be the

bidder’s responsibility to advise the Purchasing Agent in writing if any language

requirement, specification, etc., or any combination thereof, inadvertently restricts or limits

the requirements stated in this IFB to a single source. Such notification must be received

by the Purchasing Agent not later than five (5) business days prior to the date set for bids

to close.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to

supply and deliver a 2025 or newer, 23-foot center console vessel, fully assembled and

operational. The vessel shall be a 2025 or newer Carolina Skiff 23L or approved equal.

Any proposed “approved equal” must include complete specifications demonstrating

equivalency.

3.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Vessel Specifications

• Length: 23 feet

• Type: Center Console

• Draft: Less than 8 inches (operational draft, fully rigged)

• Hull construction: Fiberglas or composite marine-grade materials

• Self bailing, non-skid deck

Trailer

• 23' Tandem Axle Aluminum

• With fenders

• With standard light package

• 5200 lb. or more weight class

Console & T-Top

• Factory-molded hard top/T-top

• Integrated lighting (LED), grab rails, and mounting area for electronics

• Windshield and safety railings

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Engine and Mechanical Components

• 200 HP four-stroke outboard motor (Yamaha, Suzuki, Mercury, or approved equal)

• Stainless steel propeller

• Hydraulic or mechanical controls compatible with vessel

• Hydraulic jack plate compatible with 200 HP motor (dash-mounted control)

Electrical System

• Dual marine battery system

• Battery switch (ON/OFF/COMBINE)

• Onboard battery charger/maintainer

• Navigation lights, bilge pump with float switch

• Marine-grade wiring per American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards

Additional Equipment (Minimum)

• Stainless steel hardware throughout

• Standard leaning post

• Livewell (if included by model)

• Fuel tank sized for class

• Storage compartments as provided by manufacturer

3.2 DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE

• Contractor shall deliver the completed vessel to: 300 Kings Fork Road, Suffolk, VA

23434.

• Vessel shall undergo an operational sea trial to demonstrate proper performance

of all installed systems.

• All manuals, warranties, and registration documents shall be provided upon

delivery.

3.3 WARRANTY

Contractor shall provide full manufacturer warranties for:

• Hull

• Outboard motor

• Jack plate

• Electrical components (as applicable)

Warranty documents shall accompany the completed vessel.

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