The City of Norfolk is issuing an RFQ to procure three 250‑HP Yamaha outboard engines, associated propellers, and complete installation services to repower a 31‑ft SAFE boat used by the Norfolk Police Department. The contractor must remove the existing engines, palletize them, install the new engines with all required mounts, wiring, hydraulic accessories, and power‑assist modules, and return the fully repowered boat to the City. Work is to be performed at the contractor’s facility after the City delivers the boat, and the contractor must provide a minimum three‑year manufacturer warranty plus a one‑year installation warranty. The contract is funded by a federal grant, requires compliance with federal, state and local regulations, and must be completed within one year of contract execution.
• Scope: supply three 250 HP Yamaha outboard engines + propellers, remove old engines, install new engines, complete wiring/hydraulics, test and return boat.
• Location: Contractor must be located in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, or Suffolk; boat delivery and return handled by the City.
• Timeline: RFQ issued 09/11/2026, pre‑bid site visit 09/17/2026, questions due 09/21/2026, quotes due 09/24/2026, work to be finished within 1 year of award.
• Funding: Federal grant – strict compliance with federal terms required.
• Warranty: Minimum 3‑year manufacturer warranty, 1‑year installation warranty (optional extended warranty).
• Payment: Net 30 days after invoice; electronic funds transfer required.
• Insurance/Compliance: Minimum $1 M CGL, $2 M auto liability, $500 k workers comp, $1 M professional liability, plus numerous federal non‑discrimination and debarment certifications.
• Evaluation: Lowest responsible and responsive bidder, provided price does not exceed available funds.