City of Evansville Invitation for Bid IFB-011-03-2026 - Emergency Boat
City of EvansvilleCity · Evansville, IN- Due
- Oct 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- D. Streeter
The 30-second brief
The City of Evansville is inviting sealed bids for the procurement of one (1) emergency boat for the Evansville Fire Department under solicitation IFB-011-03-2026. The scope of work includes furnishing and delivering a 26-foot landing craft style marine grade aluminum vessel featuring a 60-inch powered bow gate, twin Mercury SeaPro 250 HP outboards, a 500+ gpm independently powered fire pump, 100-gallon fuel tank, walk-through aluminum wheelhouse, comprehensive navigation electronics including Humminbird Apex units and a FLIR thermal camera, towing reel, and a specialized trailer. Bids are due by October 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CDT and must be submitted to the Board of Public Safety or the Purchasing Department Office located at Room 323, Civic Center Complex, 1 N.W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Evansville, Indiana 47708. A bid bond or certified check in the amount of $1,000 is required. Inquiries should be emailed to [email protected].
One (1) Emergency Boat
Reliability, productivity, cost of maintenance, quality, performance, time of delivery
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Summary
The City of Evansville is inviting sealed bids for the procurement of one (1) emergency boat for the Evansville Fire Department under solicitation IFB-011-03-2026.
The scope of work includes furnishing and delivering a 26-foot landing craft style marine grade aluminum vessel featuring a 60-inch powered bow gate, twin Mercury SeaPro 250 HP outboards, a 500+ gpm independently powered fire pump, 100-gallon fuel tank, walk-through aluminum wheelhouse, comprehensive navigation electronics including Humminbird Apex units and a FLIR thermal camera, towing reel, and a specialized trailer. Bids are due by October 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CDT and must be submitted to the Board of Public Safety or the Purchasing Department Office located at Room 323, Civic Center Complex, 1 N.W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Evansville, Indiana 47708. A bid bond or certified check in the amount of $1,000 is required. Inquiries should be emailed to [email protected].
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Reliability
- Productivity
- Cost of maintenance
- Quality
- Performance
- Time of delivery
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
One (1) Emergency Boat
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Bid Bond
- Certified Check
- Cashier's Check
- Bank Draft
- Price Proposal
- Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure Statement
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Indiana Legal Employment Declaration
- Equal Employment Opportunity form
- Submit to
- https://www.evansvillegov.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=11372
- Scope location
- Evansville, IN
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from City of Evansville?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 21, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.evansvillegov.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=11372. For questions, contact D. Streeter.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including City of Evansville in IN, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is D. Streeter. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: One (1) Emergency Boat. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Reliability, productivity, cost of maintenance, quality, performance, time of delivery" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Evansville?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Evansville are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Evansville regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Bond, Certified Check, Cashier's Check, Bank Draft, Price Proposal, Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure Statement, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Indiana Legal Employment Declaration, Equal Employment Oppor. Review the full document from City of Evansville for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Evansville, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.