Town of Kennebunkport - Harbormaster Boat - 2026
Town of KennebunkportCity · Kennebunkport, ME- Due
- Oct 1, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
- Primary contact
- Town Harbormaster
- (207) 967-5040
The 30-second brief
The Town of Kennebunkport is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase and delivery of a new Harbormaster vessel for municipal operations in coastal Maine waters. The vessel will be used for harbor patrol, mooring and waterfront inspections, towing disabled recreational vessels up to 34 feet LOA, and response to marine incidents. Minimum specifications include a 21-foot overall hull length, center-console configuration, fiberglass or marine-grade aluminum construction, minimum 125 horsepower four-stroke outboard motor, hydraulic steering, marine GPS/chartplotter, radar, depth sounder, and VHF radio. Bids must be delivered to the Town Office at 6 Elm Street, Kennebunkport, Maine 04046 by 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
New Harbormaster vessel with minimum 21-foot hull, 125 HP outboard engine, T-top helm protection, Marine GPS/chartplotter, Radar, Depth sounder, VHF radio, Towing hardware, Heavy-duty fendering, And optional trailer or alternate hardtop configuration.
Compliance with minimum specifications, hull construction and durability, towing capability and hardware, engine size and configuration, heavy-duty fendering, layout and working deck, electronics and lighting, warranty and service support, delivery schedule, bidder qualifications and references, total cost and overall value
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Summary
The Town of Kennebunkport is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase and delivery of a new Harbormaster vessel for municipal operations in coastal Maine waters.
The vessel will be used for harbor patrol, mooring and waterfront inspections, towing disabled recreational vessels up to 34 feet LOA, and response to marine incidents. Minimum specifications include a 21-foot overall hull length, center-console configuration, fiberglass or marine-grade aluminum construction, minimum 125 horsepower four-stroke outboard motor, hydraulic steering, marine GPS/chartplotter, radar, depth sounder, and VHF radio. Bids must be delivered to the Town Office at 6 Elm Street, Kennebunkport, Maine 04046 by 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
11- Compliance with minimum specifications
- Hull construction and durability
- Towing capability and hardware
- Engine size and configuration
- Heavy-duty fendering
- Layout and working deck
- Electronics and lighting
- Warranty and service support
- Delivery schedule
- Bidder qualifications and references
- Total cost and overall value
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- New Harbormaster vessel with minimum 21-foot hull
- 125 HP outboard engine
- T-top helm protection
- Marine GPS/chartplotter
- Radar
- Depth sounder
- VHF radio
- Towing hardware
- Heavy-duty fendering
- Optional trailer or alternate hardtop configuration
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Bidder Response Form and Price Proposal
- Descriptive literature
- Manufacturer specifications
- Photographs
- Warranty information
- Exceptions/Substitutions sheet
- References
- Bidder Certification
- Non-Collusion Statement
- Submit to
- Town Office at 6 Elm Street, Kennebunkport, Maine 04046
- Scope location
- Kennebunkport, Maine
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Town of Kennebunkport?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 1, 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: Town Office at 6 Elm Street, Kennebunkport, Maine 04046. For questions, contact Town Harbormaster.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Town of Kennebunkport in ME, 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 Town Harbormaster at (207) 967-5040. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: New Harbormaster vessel with minimum 21-foot hull, 125 HP outboard engine, T-top helm protection, Marine GPS/chartplotter, Radar, Depth sounder, VHF radio, Towing hardware, Heavy-duty fendering, And optional trailer or alternate hardtop configuration.. 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: "Compliance with minimum specifications, hull construction and durability, towing capability and hardware, engine size and configuration, heavy-duty fendering, layout and working deck, electronics and..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Kennebunkport?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Kennebunkport are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Kennebunkport 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: Bidder Response Form and Price Proposal, Descriptive literature, manufacturer specifications, photographs, warranty information, Exceptions/Substitutions sheet, References, Bidder Certification, Non-C. Review the full document from Town of Kennebunkport for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Kennebunkport, Maine. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.