JET-POWERED SHALLOW-WATER RESCUE BOAT

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed bid proposals are sought by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Big Flats Fire District No. 1 (District) for the following contract: BIG FLATS FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 JET-POWERED SHALLOW-WATER RESCUE BOAT BID NO. BF-FD-2026-01A Big Flats Fire District No. 1 is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the furnishing and delivery of one (1) new jet-powered shallow-water emergency rescue boat, including jet propulsion system, engine, trailer, required rescue equipment, and related equipment.The vessel shall meet or exceed the minimum functional, operational, safety, construction, and performance requirements contained in the District’s Bid Package and Technical Specifications. The District intends to award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose bid conforms to the material requirements and specifications, subject to applicable New York State law and District approval. Bid No.: BF-FD-2026-01AQuestions Due: August 31, 2026 at 12:00 PMBids Due: September 8, 2026 at 5:30 PMPublic Bid Opening: September 10, 2026 at 6:00 PMDelivery Location: Big Flats Fire District No. 1, 505 Maple Street, Big Flats, NY 14814 Complete specifications, bid forms, required certifications, and other solicitation documents are available through this solicitation. Bidders are responsible for obtaining and reviewing all bid documents and addenda. IMPORTANT: The information provided in this solicitation description is a summary and does not contain all requirements, specifications, terms, conditions, forms, certifications, or other information applicable to this procurement. Bidders are responsible for reviewing the complete Bid Package and all supplementary documents, including the Technical Specifications, Bid Forms, Required Certifications, Legal Notice, Addenda, and any other documents incorporated into the solicitation. Failure to review or comply with the complete bid documents may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: NONE Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 0.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 0.00% WBE Goal: 0.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%