This solicitation calls for the design, construction, delivery, warranty support, and three‑day on‑site training for a CBRNE‑resistant rapid‑response fireboat that meets NFPA 1925 Type IV standards. The City of Mobile will fund the effort (in whole or part) with a Federal Port Security Grant and requires the vendor to hold a current GSA schedule or Alabama‑approved cooperative purchasing contract. The vessel must be at least 40 ft long, achieve ≥ 35 knots, include dual 2,000 gpm fire pumps, CBRNE detection equipment, and a comprehensive command‑and‑control suite. The contractor must demonstrate prior experience building at least five similar fireboats within the last five years. The contract is a fixed‑price, single‑award procurement with a maximum price ceiling of $1.25 million.
• Mandatory technical specs: ≥ 40 ft LOA, ≥ 35 kts, dual jet‑drive diesel engines, 4,000 gpm total fire‑pump capacity, positive‑pressure CBRNE cabin, detection gear, Raymarine AXIOM Pro 12 command suite.
• Vendor requirements: Current GSA or AEPA cooperative contract, proven design, ≥ 5 comparable fireboats built in the past five years, warranty & support plan compatible with City’s asset‑management system.
• Submission: Sealed proposal due March 17 2022, with pre‑proposal call on Feb 17 2022, questions due 7 days prior, and required copies, forms, and electronic media.