Purchase and Outfitting of Third Gulf Islands Ferry Vessel for…
Sarasota-Manatee MPOFlorida- Detected
- Mar 30, 2026
- 213 days ago
- Sector
- Capital Projects
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Addition of a new 60-foot vessel to the Gulf Islands Ferry fleet, including Coast Guard inspection, PA system, and security camera installations.
Inferred: Procurement/installation opportunities for marine engineers, security camera/system vendors, PA system providers, and regulatory consultants related to Coast Guard certification.
From the meeting
- Source
- Purchase and Outfitting of Third Gulf Islands Ferry Vessel for Service Expansion
- Meeting date
- March 30, 2026
- Agency
- Sarasota-Manatee MPO
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