Description
The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department is seeking bids from qualified boat manufacturers to design, construct, and deliver four monohull foam collar full cabin outboard motor powerboats. The boats should have an overall length between 34 and 37 feet and be constructed of aluminum. The contractor will be responsible for designing and building the boats to meet or exceed the specifications provided. The scope of work includes the design, construction, and delivery of the boats, as well as the provision of spare parts and warranty support. The contractor must have extensive experience in the design and construction of aluminum commercial/law enforcement powerboats and must meet certain minimum qualifications, including possession of an adequate boat construction facility and the ability to launch and conduct testing of the constructed boats.
Key features of the boats include:
• A plaining hull design with a minimum bottom plate thickness of 0.3 inches
• A full cabin with a minimum height clearance of six feet six inches
• Three Yamaha 300HP offshore outboard engines
• A marine grade electrical distribution system
• A heating and air conditioning system
• A trailer for each boat
The contractor must provide a comprehensive testing and trials plan, and the boats must meet all applicable USCG rules, regulations, and standards.
The contractor will be required to provide documentation and manuals for the boats, as well as warranty support for a minimum period of one year from the date of final acceptance.