INVITATION TO BID
Sealed quotations will be received for the City Council of The City of Lake Forest in the office of
Jason Busdeker, Program Manager, 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045, until
10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 for the furnishing of:
Qty. Item
1
Tornado Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat
NOTES: *The bid opening will occur at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in
the Recreation Center Conference Room 400 Hastings Rd, Lake Forest,
Illinois.
*Specifications are available electronically for no charge. Please contact
Jason Busdeker at busdekej@cityoflakeforest.com or (847) 810-3934 to
request specifications. Any addendums will be sent the same way
specifications were requested.
The City of Lake Forest reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or to accept the
proposal, or any item of any proposal, deemed by the City Council to be the most favorable to
the interests of the municipality. Envelopes should be sealed and plainly marked with the
item of the bid. For example, “1 – Tornado Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat” and addressed to Jason
Busdeker, Program Manager, 400 Hastings Rd, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045.
For Publication:
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
BID SPECIFICATIONS FOR ONE, TORNADO RIGID HULL INFLATABLE BOAT
Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats acceptable to The City of Lake Forest must meet the following
specifications:
DESCRIPTION
COMPLY
Fiberglass Hull (V-Shape)
Length 5.8m
Capacity at least for 6 persons
Internal fuel tank (20 gallon)
Rubber cleat handles
Bow eye fitted to hull exterior STONG POINT
Tube protection patches
Transom U bolt (inside and outside)
Hull drain
Heavy duty fender strakes
Outside lifelines on tubes
Yamaha 90HP 4-stroke engine (Model F90XB)
3-Blade Propeller
Power Trim and Tilt
Minimum 1-year warranty on tubes
Minimum 1-year warranty on engine
Please indicate earliest date for delivery)
Under deck cable system
Anti-slip deck with aluminum chips
Overpressure valves
Inflation pump
Draining bailer tube
Anti-slip boarding panels – Port and Starboard
C42 Console
Single jockey seat
Stainless Steel Tow Post
Stainless Steel lift rings. 3 points light duty
Hydraulic Steering System, 14 feet
Stainless Steel Steering Wheel
Yamaha Remote Side Control
Racor Fuel Filter water separator
Gas Hose
Garmin GPS
Battery Group 24 800 Amps
Battery Tray
Master Switch
Fuse Block + Terminal Block (6 port)
Switch On/Off
Navigation Lights (Port and Starboard)
Sahara Bilge Pump 750 Gal
Electricity installation. Include wires and terminal connectors
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PROPOSAL
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Manufacturer: _________________________________________________________________
Model #: ____________________________
Year: _______________________________
Engine Specifications:____________________________________________________________
Taxes: Prices shall not include any taxes whatsoever.
BID AMOUNT:
$ ______________
Estimated Delivery Date: _________________________________________________________
Deviations from Referenced Specifications:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Brief Description of Warranty:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Address of Service Shop:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Is delivery service available:
☐ Yes*
☐ No
*If yes, is there any charge?
Is pick up available:
☐ Yes
☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ No
Amount: $_________
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SPECIFICATIONS
The above referenced items shall be in accordance with the attached City of Lake Forest
Specification.
BID: In compliance with the foregoing invitation for bid and subject to all conditions thereof,
the undersigned offers and agrees to enter into a Contract in accordance with the prices stated
herein, said Contract to be represented by a Purchase Order issued by The City of Lake Forest.
DISCOUNTS: Will be allowed for prompt delivery as follows: ____% cash discount if paid
within _____ days from delivery and acceptance of goods.
DELIVERY TO DESTINATION: As shown in the referenced Specification shall be completed
within _____ days from receipt of Purchase Order.
IMPORTANT: As delivery may be a deciding factor in the award of an order, it is important
that bidders furnish the information requested above.
NOTE:
Each bid must be signed by the bidder with his usual signature. Bids by
partnerships should be signed with the partnership name by one of the members
of the partnership or by an authorized representative, followed by the signature
and designation of the president, vice president or person authorized to bind it
in the matter.
NOTE:
“The (contractor/engineer) certifies that he/she and his/her principals have not
been barred from signing this agreement as a result of a violation of Sections
33E-3 and 33E-4 of the Criminal Code of 1961 (Chapter 38 of the Illinois Revised
Statutes).”
PLEASE PRINT THE INFORMATION BELOW
NAME OF COMPANY: ____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE: ___________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER: ___________________________________________________________
BY: _________________________________
TITLE: _______________________________
CAUTION: HAVE YOU PROPERLY SIGNED YOUR BID?
THESE SHEETS SHOULD REMAIN INTACT --- DO NOT DETACH!
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