Iredell County - Underwater Submersible Sonar - Bid Process 27-510-IP-01 (2026)
Iredell CountyCounty · Statesville, NC- Due
- Oct 28, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Primary contact
- Derrick Howard
- (704) 871-3475
The 30-second brief
Iredell County Sheriff's Office is soliciting bids for a portable, towed side-scan sonar system to support search and rescue operations, underwater investigations, infrastructure inspection, environmental assessment, responder training, and mutual-aid operations across Lake Norman and local waterways. The system must include a ruggedized underwater towfish/sonar sensor, dual-frequency side-scan sonar transducers, towed communications/data cable, topside communications and processing unit, compatible acquisition and post-processing software, and carrying/storage cases. Minimum specifications require a 300 m operating depth, dual simultaneous operating frequencies up to 1,800 kHz, and a 3-year limited warranty. Bids are due by October 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM and must be submitted via the Procurement Portal. Evaluation is based on price, quality, performance, and delivery timing.
1 Underwater Submersible Sonar
Price, quality, performance, delivery timing
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Summary
Iredell County Sheriff's Office is soliciting bids for a portable, towed side-scan sonar system to support search and rescue operations, underwater investigations, infrastructure inspection, environmental assessment, responder training, and mutual-aid operations across Lake Norman and local waterways.
The system must include a ruggedized underwater towfish/sonar sensor, dual-frequency side-scan sonar transducers, towed communications/data cable, topside communications and processing unit, compatible acquisition and post-processing software, and carrying/storage cases. Minimum specifications require a 300 m operating depth, dual simultaneous operating frequencies up to 1,800 kHz, and a 3-year limited warranty. Bids are due by October 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM and must be submitted via the Procurement Portal. Evaluation is based on price, quality, performance, and delivery timing.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Price
- Quality
- Performance
- Delivery timing
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
1 Underwater Submersible Sonar
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- E-Verify.pdf
- Certification of Eligibility
- Cover Letter or Cover Sheet identifying Contractor
- Delivery Schedule
- General and Technical Checklist with General Product Specifications Sheets
- Contract Terms Acceptance page
- List of references purchases of similar size
- Scope and specification
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/countyofiredellnc
- Scope location
- Statesville, NC
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Iredell County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 28, 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://procurement.opengov.com/portal/countyofiredellnc. For questions, contact Derrick Howard.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Iredell County in NC, 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 Bid 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 Derrick Howard at (704) 871-3475. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 1 Underwater Submersible Sonar. 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: "Price, quality, performance, delivery timing" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Iredell County?
All active and historical solicitations from Iredell County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Iredell County 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 Bid?
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: E-Verify.pdf, Certification of Eligibility, Cover Letter or Cover Sheet identifying Contractor, Delivery Schedule, General and Technical Checklist with General Product Specifications Sheets, Contract. Review the full document from Iredell County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Statesville, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.