MULTI-MISSION PATROL BOAT BID

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office issued a competitive sealed‑bid solicitation for a single 30‑foot aluminum multi‑mission patrol boat with cabin and trailer, specifying detailed marine‑grade construction, fuel system, electrical, and optional motor configurations. The procurement was open from March 20 2022 to March 31 2022, with bids submitted in hard‑copy and on a USB drive. After evaluation, the contract was awarded to LIFETYME BOATS INC. The solicitation emphasized full marine‑grade aluminum welding, a drop‑down bow door, a 120‑gallon fuel tank, and a trailer capable of handling up to 10,000 lb. The award follows Arkansas small‑business encouragement policies but no set‑aside designation is noted. • Required delivery of a complete 30‑ft landing‑craft style patrol boat meeting specific aluminum hull and system specs. • Procurement method: sealed competitive bid (full and open competition). • Awarded to LIFETYME BOATS INC; contract value not disclosed, but likely in the low‑to‑mid six‑figure range.