City of San Rafael Request for Proposals – San Rafael Fire Boat 2025
City of San RafaelCity · San Rafael, CA- Due
- Nov 25, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2025
The 30-second brief
The City of San Rafael is soliciting bid proposals from qualified boat builders to construct a new fire boat. The vessel must be equipped with encrypted communications, infrared cameras, sonar, CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive) detection, fire suppression systems, and rescue equipment. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bid Express portal. Contractors are required to register for a free Bid Express account to view project solicitations and download documents. Bids are due no later than November 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM PST.
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Summary
The City of San Rafael is soliciting bid proposals from qualified boat builders to construct a new fire boat.
The vessel must be equipped with encrypted communications, infrared cameras, sonar, CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive) detection, fire suppression systems, and rescue equipment. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bid Express portal. Contractors are required to register for a free Bid Express account to view project solicitations and download documents. Bids are due no later than November 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM PST.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
New fire boat
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
project documents
- Submit to
- Bid Express
- Scope location
- San Rafael, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of San Rafael?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 25, 2025. 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: Bid Express.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of San Rafael in CA, 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 RFP 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: New fire boat. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from City of San Rafael?
All active and historical solicitations from City of San Rafael are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of San Rafael 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 RFP?
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: project documents. Review the full document from City of San Rafael for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: San Rafael, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.