Legal Notice

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Legal Notice

CITY OF MILFORD Office of the Purchasing Agent 70 West River Street - Milford, CT 06460

INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that sealed bids by which the City intends to purchase One (1) 33’ Foot Enclosed Cabin Vessel from North River Boats/Almar Boats with twin outboard engines. (As part of the 2012 Port Security Grant Program) No Substitutions Bid will be received in the Purchasing Agent's Office until 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2013 when they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Bid packages may be obtained from the Purchasing Agent or may be downloaded from www.ci.milford.ct.us . Click on “City Departments”, “Purchasing” then “Current Bids”.

The Purchasing Agent reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept any proposal deemed to be in the City's best interests.

Fred Bialka Purchasing Agent 203-783-3225

INSTRUCTIONS

If you download bid packages from the City website at www.ci.milford.ct.us it is your responsibility to insure that you have current information. Click on the “Changes in Bids” icon for any applicable addenda prior to submitting a bid. The City is not responsible for data or transmission errors. Detach the Bid Form and the Drug Free Workplace Certificate and complete by typewriter or in ink - pencil entries will not be accepted. If tie bids are received which are equal as to price, quality, and service, a bid received from a business which submits a drug free workplace certification with the bid form will be given preference in accordance with Milford's Code of Ordinances, Article V, Division 2. Sign, seal in an envelope clearly marked:

33 Foot Enclosed Cabin Patrol Vessel

and mail or hand deliver to: City of Milford Purchasing Agent 70 West River Street - Milford, CT 06460-3317 Submit one (1) Original Bid and two (2) Copies. The bid must be in the Purchasing Department no later than the time and date indicated on the Invitation to Bid. FAXed and E-mailed bids are not acceptable and will not be considered. Your name and address must appear in the upper left-hand corner and the name of the bid must appear in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope. We will not accept or consider bids, withdrawals, or amendments received after the date and time specified. We are exempt from State sales tax and from Federal excise tax - do not include these taxes in your proposal. If you believe that a possible conflict of interest may occur should we accept your proposal and award you a contract or a purchase order, then you must disclose this belief in a statement attached to the back of the Bid Form. The City of Milford reserves the right to accept or reject any or all options, bids, or proposals; to waive any technicality in a bid or part thereof submitted, and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Milford. The City of Milford also reserves the right to hold the bids for ninety (90) days before award is made.

Procurement Questions: Fred Bialka, Purchasing Agent, 203-783-3225 or [email protected]

Technical Questions: Lt. Brandon Marschner, 203-783-4722 or [email protected]

 

SPECIFICATIONS  The vendor shall provide all of the material, labor and equipment necessary to provide the complete construction, outfitting, testing and delivery of one molded heavy-duty aluminum vessel. The overall length of the vessel shall be 33 feet measured from the top of the bow flare to the aft of the transom. This measurement does not include bow pulpit, swim platform, outboard rigging or any additional structure. Construction of the vessel shall be in accordance with this specification and conform to all the following marine construction standards. (The vessel shall conform to all regulatory standards in effect at the time of the construction. • • •

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Welding: To the American Bureau of Shipping Rules for building, and Classing of Aluminum Vessels Hull Construction: To the American Bureau of Shipping for High Speed Craft. Construction: To be in accordance with and comply with all applicable United States Coast Guard Rules and Regulations, Code of Federal Regulation #46. American Boating and Yacht Council and American Bureau of Shipping. The most stringent standard and/ or code shall be selected and used in constructing the vessel. Electrical Wiring: Shall be installed as per American Boat and Yacht Club and United States Rules and Regulations, as a minimum. Steering System: Must comply with American Boat and Yacht Club #18 steering Systems for Outboard engines, as a minimum. Boat to ABYC standards: As a minimum, boat in all respects meets American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards and recommended practices and USCG safety requirements.

The vendor shall provide all labor, engineering, equipment, materials, supplies, tools, transportation, storage, design, administration, and quality control of the vessel and the successful delivery of the vessel to the City of Milford and acceptance of the vessel by the Milford Police Department. The vendor shall provide the Milford Police Department with three (3) days of training at the contractors’ facility prior to acceptance. The training will cover all components of the mechanical and electrical systems as well as open sea trials. The vendor will maintain an inspection log during the construction phase, including installation of all electronic equipment. The log is to indicate at a minimum the date of testing, pass or fail, corrective action taken and the initials of the inspector. (Log to be reviewed by City’s representatives during the sea trials and training at the Vendor’s facility prior to delivery of vessel. The inspection log is to be included with the vessel at time of delivery). The vendor must be able to evaluate and accommodate appropriate and timely design suggestions or installations of purchaser-supplied equipment. Any structural design changes will

be submitted to the vendor by the City in writing and the vendor will respond in kind within ten (10) business days. Such design changes may be at additional cost and any associated delays in the building schedule will be the responsibility of the City. The vendor will provide updated design changes and criteria to the City.

General Description The vendor shall provide a marine aluminum, open-ocean and inshore, Patrol Boat with rescue capabilities. The vessel shall be thirty-three (33) feet in length not including any type of bow pulpit, outboard motors or mounting bracket. The vessel will have a shallow draft with a deep “V” bottom powered by a twin 4-stoke outboard engine arrangement. The vessel shall be of a proven design, (tested and found to be sea worthy for its intended purpose), having at minimum (3) years in service. The bidder shall provide details and references of five similar vessels in service with Law Enforcement and Military service on the reply sheets.

Waterway Activity The vessel shall be able to perform in shallow draft conditions, and shall be able to maneuver in congested harbors. The vessel shall be capable of operating in inclement New England weather conditions with wind more than 30 knots. The vessel shall be capable of operating in sea conditions of up to 6-7’. The vessel shall be capable of operating in driving rain and dense fog, during all times of day and night. Vessel must be able to reach top speed of 40 mph or higher.

Workmanship and Standards The most stringent standard and/ or code in effect shall be selected and used in constructing the vessel. All welding shall be in accordance with welding procedures approved by the American Bureau of Shipping, Rules for Building and Classing Aluminum Vessels. The hull construction shall be welded, all welds continuous inside and outside all seams and shall meet ABS structural Standards for High Speed Craft. The vessel shall be constructed of 5083 H32 Marine grade aluminum plate with bottom plate of not less than ¼ inch and meet the USCG B928 aluminum standard. The wheelhouse and interior components shall be 5032 aluminum plate and 6061 aluminum extrusions. All fastenings to/through the hull shall be aluminum or 316 series stainless steel. Any dissimilar metals will be isolated-utilizing either silicone caulking or nylon spacers.

Construction Requirements The vendor shall provide engineering services, for such time as may be necessary for the technical supervision of the assembly, testing and certification of the vessel. All costs for inspection, testing, plan review and approval shall be at the vendor’s expense. The vessel shall be constructed in accordance with and comply with all applicable United States Coast Guard Rules and Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations 46, American Boating and Yachting Council and American Bureau of Shipping. The most stringent standard and/ or code shall be selected and be used in constructing the vessel. All parts of the vessel shall be constructed of material appropriate for the environment in which the vessel will operate. (Long Island Sound, Salt Water, Year-round operations). The cabin floor will be fully insulated to quiet sea noise and maintain cabin temperature. The vessel will be designed so that the various systems and parts are readily accessible for inspection, adjustment, maintenance, lubrication and repair. Placement of equipment whenever possible shall allow for its removal from the vessel without having to disturb permanently installed structural members or equipment and shall be situated to allow for in-place overhaul or repair. Access and lighting holes shall be arranged clear of concentrated loads or areas of high stress. The vessel shall have a field of vision from the helm suitable for safe navigation in all operating conditions. The vessel shall be equipped with a wheelhouse and forepeak. The cabin shall be enclosed and engineered for a four person crew to allow for the largest deck space possible. All doors and windows to cabin shall be weather tight. The vendor shall deliver complete construction drawings of the vessel to the City within (21) days of receipt of the City’s purchase order. The City shall approve all drawings before commencement of construction/production schedule. The drawings shall include details of the dash, electronics, cabin, and deck layout from all sides. The vessel design shall maximize storage in all areas to include possible storage under decks and in the cabin. The vessel shall be fitted with a Hybrid Collar System with urethane coating and will be black in color. The collar shall have a bow cowling that incorporates push knees with non-marking “D” rubber fender. The design of the collar shall be such that the purchaser can remove it for repair or replacement.

Draft Requirements and Hull Configuration The patrol vessel draft shall not exceed approximately thirty-two inches (32”). The hull design shall be a deep “V” bottom and incorporate full length tangent chines with planning flats and a center delta pad for increased lift and reduce roll-out in high speed turns to the maximum extent practical. The vessel shall be constructed and meet NFPA 1925 heeling requirements so that list is minimized during asymmetrical static loading. While underway the hull shall be able to move spray and waves outboard minimizing wetted deck surfaces thus providing a “Dry Ride”. During initial takeoff acceleration, the ride shall be flat and not upward, with a trim angle not to exceed 6 degrees.

Pilothouse The pilothouse shall be fully enclosed and fitted with fixed windows, sliding side windows and doors, and a door leading out to the rear deck that can be closed protecting the crew from outside elements. All windows will be constructed of safety glass and be framed with anodized aluminum. All doors will be equipped with locks. All opening windows shall be fitted with locks/hasps. The pilothouse shall be outfitted with a control console forward and to the starboard side and navigators console to the port side. All vessel controls, gauges, etc shall be installed in the control console within immediate reach of the helmsman. Aft of the helm seat there shall be a chart table with built in storage. Under the chart table shall be a storage cabinet. The cabin shall have an overhead clearance of approximately 6’4” minimum. The cabin windows shall provide 360-degree unobstructed visibility from the helm with the cabin door open or closed. Windows shall be tinted safety glass with the exception of the front windows for night visibility. Side cabin forward windows shall be sliding windows/doors. All windows and aft cabin door shall be weather tight, and locking. The vessel shall have adequate acoustic insulating of hull and cabin areas. The cabin shall be fully insulated and clad with a plastic laminate, attached with stainless steel fasteners, easily removable. Material should meet or exceed OSHA standards for noise levels, not to exceed 85db. The pilothouse will include a designated space to secure a patient on a backboard or litter to keep inside out of the elements. This shall be located on the port side. The patient berth shall provide secure storage for EMS and other medical supplies and have a cleanable and removable cushion, with snaps.

The cabin shall have rubber stress matting throughout to reduce crew stress. There shall be an approximate 48”x24” opening hatch in the cabin sole to access storage below deck. Hatch to be fitted with gas struts. The helm seats shall have a minimum of twenty (20”) inches in width. Two suspension type seats shall be able to slide fore and aft and be adjustable in height. Armrests shall be operable and fold up or down for easy access. Fabric shall be non porous and be easily cleaned. The material shall be cleanable using over the counter cleaning products. Fabric will be reinforced in areas where gun belts or other equipment on gun belt may cause excessive wear. Mounting shall provide for stowage. The forward cuddy area shall be used for stowage. There shall be a stowage bin to starboard with aluminum sides that tie into the hull bottom to retain loose items. Electric flushing toilet in corner of cuddy area on port side which provides privacy in an enclosed area. The door shall be able to lock. If any room is left a set or storage shelves to port located in the cuddy area will be installed subject to the City’s approval. The location of the toilet area and storage area is negotiable regarding port or starboard side. The pilothouse shall be fitted with a radar arch and hinged mast. The vessel shall be operable with the arch up or down and be easily lowered. The radar arch shall accommodate all emergency lighting, search lights, radio antennas, signaling devices, speakers, navigational lights, FLIR, and other electrical equipment. Specific locations to be determined by City. The cabin shall be equipped with safety rails/grab-bars. The town shall supply electronically controlled gun racks that shall be installed within the cabin by the vendor.

Work Deck and Equipment The deck area shall be self-bailing with a non-skid surface: the rear deck shall have a large work area to facilitate dive operations, rescue operations and medical operations. The deck area will be approximately 10’ in width and 13’ in length. The vessel will be equipped with a combination pilot house roof/dive ladder. The vessel shall have aluminum railings, minimum 1 ½” inch on the foredeck. The vessel shall have 1” inch handrails fitted to the cabin roof for safety going forward. An aft deck hatch shall be located on the rear deck for below storage, it shall have overboard drains and be gasketed. Latches shall have a means of positive retention when open. Hatches shall be provided with a positive locking device to prevent movement during rough conditions (not smooth, but harsh). The vessel shall be fitted with a dive platform suitable for divers to work from safely and provide them clearance in front of the engines, or diver entry/exit door.

Electrical Wiring shall be installed as per ABYC and United States Coast Guard Rules and Regulations as a minimum. The vendor shall provide an electrical schematic (printed and a CD) in the manual package. The schematic shall be a one-line diagram, follow the electrical runs as installed in the vessel and match the labeling of the wiring runs. Wiring runs shall be concealed behind cabin walls, decorative cable trays or loom. All hull contact points or penetrations shall be loom or fitted with grommets, anti-chafe or bulkhead fittings to prevent damage to conductors that could lead to hull corrosion. Exposed wiring will not be accepted. All conductors will be sized according to their load and length, with respect to ABYC allowable voltage drop. In machinery space, all connectors smaller than 10 AWG shall be covered with a heat shrink. All connectors are to be of the crimp on type, wire nuts and splices will not be accepted. All electrical equipment shall be arranged so it cannot be damaged by bilge water, if within 12” of the bilge, connections shall be water-tight or contained in NMEA boxes. Wiring runs shall have easy access through removable panels or cable trays. The vendor shall perform an electrical load analysis to determine necessary capacity for all power sources and assures charging sources can supply adequate power required to maintain batteries in a charged state. A corrosion meter shall be supplied and installed by the vendor to indicate the vessel is protected by means of its anodes. The vessel shall be wired and circuits made available for the installation of the optional electronic items listed on the reply sheets.

DC Systems DC electrical breaker panels shall be supplied and installed by the vendor and have sufficient and properly sized breakers for all circuits. Breaker panels shall provide four additional breakers as spares for future additions to the vessel. All breaker panels shall be backlit and have indicating lights for each breaker and be equipped with a dimmer switch which would also control gauges and compass brightness during night operations. The following items shall be supplied and installed by the vendor with separate breakers supplied: • • •

Navigations lights Multi-speed wipers/with washers Cabin lights (red/white dome)

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Aft deck compartment lights (halogen) Search lights (remote) 12 volt outlets

A breaker shall control all DC house power, an over current protection device with the required A/C rating shall protect the entire circuit. The front windshields shall have multi-speed wipers of the pantograph type with washers. The cabin will be outfitted with at least (3) circulation fans. These fans shall be positioned to offer the maximum windshield defrosting capability. The vessel shall be equipped with a generator fueled directly by the onboard vessel fuel tank and be located within a vented compartment on the aft deck transom area. The generator shall be electric start, equipped with an hours of use meter and controlled from the pilothouse. A mermaid cabin AC/Heat unit shall be provided and installed by the vendor. The unit shall be able to operate by both generator and shore power. The vessel shall have a minimum (6) 12 VDC power outlets. Four outlets will be located within the cabin and two shall be placed outside in the aft deck area. The roof mounted electrical boxes shall house a terminal strip to accommodate the electrical needs of the arch fitted equipment as well as provide spares for future installation. Exterior lighting will be such to fully light up a scene for 360 degrees and light up the work deck. Navigation lights will be determined by USCG regulations for vessels of this size and service and marine grade. Approved lights will be arranged to display the correct light signals for free running and anchoring. Navigation lights shall be provided and shall be controlled by a lighted indicator panel. Batteries shall be stored in secure, properly vented, corrosion resistant battery boxes. Battery boxes shall be fully accessible and positioned proportionally to avoid any type of list with the vessel. Batteries shall be arranged in 4 banks, one for the port engine, one for the starboard engine, and two for the house. Batteries shall be sized accordingly for their respective loads. The propulsion engine alternators will be connected to the charging system using battery banks from cross draining. Pelco marine battery selector switch installed allowing for manual selection batteries. The starting system shall be designed with an appropriate marine battery interconnect switch to allow for cross starting of each engine from port, starboard, or house battery banks. 2-way switches will control power to the starter circuits. All switches shall be mounted in a protected accessible area.

Cathodic Protective Devices The vessel shall be equipped with a corrosion monitoring and controlling system. A multi-level meter will be installed in the console. This system will provide the customer with a real time monitoring of the vessel’s hull protection The drivers will be fitted with zinc anodes provided by the manufacturer. Anodes will be located on the hull to reduce the risk of corrosion. Anode mass will be calculated according to hull structure and installed components.

Paint, Markings, and Preparation The vessel shall be fully painted. Paint systems must be epoxy primers with polyurethane topcoats and must provide corrosion resistance from stray electrical current. The entire hull must be sandblasted and prepared in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s specifications. Topcoats shall be free of runs and have a high gloss finish. Final paint dry film thickness shall be provided in accordance with paint manufacturer’s instructions. The hull below the waterline will be coated with epoxy primers and an anti-fouling paint will be used on the hull below the waterline. Two coats of bottom paint over three coats underwater primer. All interior exposed aluminum surfaces shall be coated with laminate style sheathing with a finished look in either black or gray. The City shall provide all identifying City of Milford Decals/Seals and other identifying markings for the vessel to be installed by a qualified installer. Safety decals, instructions, and placards meeting USCG requirements to be provided and installed by the vendor.

Propulsion Drive System The vessel shall be powered by new/current year Yamaha 350 counter rotating twin Yamaha 4 stroke outboard engines. The bidder shall supply details of the engines they are supplying and installation of the engines and related accessories as per engine manufacturer’s specifications on the reply sheets. The steering system shall comply with ABYC-18 steering systems for outboards. The vessel shall meet steering manufacturer’s specification for installation and operation. The bidder shall submit details of the steering manufacturer’s installation and operation on the reply sheets.

The vessel shall have a cruise speed of no less than 30 mph and a top speed of no less than 40mph. This shall be reached with the vessel crewed with 4 members of the department (each to be approx. 225lbs. and rescue and police equipment weighing a minimum of 700lbs. The vendor shall guarantee engines are installed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and instructions.

Fuel Tanks The tank shall be built and hydrostatically tested to the Safety Standards for Small Craft specifications. The fuel tank shall be baffled, fitted with electric level gauges and isolated from the hull structure by neoprene or rubber padding. They shall be strapped and supported by a support system. There shall be a fuel gauge located in the area of the helm station to determine fuel level. There shall be access to the tank under the deck with an additional gauge to determine fuel level. Racor Fuel filters water separators shall be supplied and installed by the vendor in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

Warranties The vendor will provide the City with all of the following warranties: • • • • •

Hull and deck: Minimum 5 year warranty on materials and workmanship Engine and electronics: Full manufacturer’s warranty Equipment: Manufacturer’s warranty Hybrid Collar System: Minimum of 2 years to include a repair kit at no additional cost to the buyer For any warranty work that is performed on the deck or the hull, the City shall have the right to send the boat back to the builder, the builder to send crew to the vendor’s location, or the City to utilize a local shipyard at no expense to the City.

Manuals The vendor shall provide 2 copies of the vessel’s service/parts manuals for the vessel as supplied to the vendor by the equipment’s manufacturer written and electronic stored on CD. The manuals shall contain a recommended spare parts listing and maintenance schedule. Systems covered shall be navigation, FLIR, main propulsion, pumps, electrical wiring diagram, lubrication, communication, and vessel operating procedures.

Build Delivery Schedule 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Initial Design Plan Drawings due to City within 21 days after award City shall have 21 days to revise design plans and resubmit to vendor Vendor shall respond to City’s design changes within 10 business days City will have 10 business days to approve or deny updated changes Delivery of completed Vessel no later than six months from the signing of the contract. City will require a clause in the contract outlining a penalty for late delivery. The penalty clause will be defined after the final design and delivery date are agreed to by City and Vendor.

Trials The patrol vessel must successfully complete, to the satisfaction of the City, a general inspection of the vessel and operational performance. The trials listed below to take place at the vendor’s facility prior to acceptance by the City. The trials shall be at the vendor’s expense. • • •

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Maneuverability in various sea conditions. Acceleration and deceleration maximum thrust. Testing all equipment to include sound meter testing of cabin to insure compliance with OSHA requirements regarding noise regulations. The vendor shall make repairs, corrections, or redesigns, as appropriate, at no cost to the City, if the vessel fails the test during sea trails. The City shall determine pass or failure of all tests using the following criteria:

The vessel shall be able to operate at a slow, inner harbor, patrol speed ranging from 5mph to approximately 20 mph for a minimum of 1 hour. The range accounts for 25 percent of the buyer’s total normal operation. The vessel shall be able to operate at a faster patrol speed ranging from 20-30 mph for a minimum of 2 hours. This range accounts for 50 percent of the buyer’s total operation. The vessel shall be able to operate at an emergency, pursuit speed ranging from 35-45mph for a duration period of 1 hour. This speed would also display the vessel’s top speed through the water. This range would account for 25 percent of the buyer’s normal operation. The vessel’s stability shall be tested in unrestricted water at a minimum of (4 times the draft of the vessel) as well as in shallow, calm water within a harbor setting. During the sea trial, the vessel shall be able to perform multiple operating maneuvers such as but not limited to, stopping, backing, pivoting, turning maneuvers to port and starboard, single engine operation, docking maneuvers with both engines, docking maneuvers with one engine, all maneuvers will be tested at slow speed as well as at high speed. Testing will also be conducted regarding maneuverability while utilizing the bow thruster. The vessel shall be able to perform all operating maneuvers to the satisfaction of the buyer prior to the acceptance of the product. Any concerns or mechanical malfunctions will be addressed and corrected in a timely fashion. All issues will be subject to the buyer’s approval prior to the acceptance of the product and will be documented by the vendor. The documentation will be provided to the buyer along with all other appropriate manuals and schematics.

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2014 -33’ Aluminum Hull North River/Almar Patrol Vessel (no substitutions) with 33’ Center Length-Center Length not to include any type of bow pulpit or Engine mounting bracket. 24 Degree Deadrise (55 degree entry at bow) Chine Beam- 10’ Beam- 12’ Side Height- 44” Hybrid fender- 10” Wide/17” Tall. Wing "D" shaped Air Fender (color Black), 17" diameter, "D" shaped. Secured to hull with aluminum bolt rope track at bottom (slides on, to fit) and security flange at top with vinyl cover strip and # 316 SS fasteners. 40OZ polyurethane cover with ribbed reinforcing/ fendering strip laminated to the exterior of the collar, to protect the exposed, curved and exterior of the fender. Full padded wrap around bow. (EXTRA RUBSTRAKE AND REINFORCEMENT TO PREVENT DAMAGE DURING HOISTING OPERATIONS) UV protection for all fendering Fender-Bolt rope, 2" bolt rope flange with 5/8" bolt rope for tube interface with hull, slides on to install Fender-Flange, Secondary attachment flange around top of collar Fender-Extrusion, Heavy duty aluminum for bolt rope interface Matson floor grip ( gray non skid) on all walking surfaces Radar Arch

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AFT MAST / RADAR ARCH: (2" Schedule 40) Welded Aluminum arch to accommodate Radar Antenna, VHF Antenna, GPS Antennas etc...AFT FOLDING MAST (Radar mount) Mast to house Radar dome, Navigation lights, antennas and GPS antenna, and other optional equipment Ensign Mast (folding) on aft cabin roof Flag Mount location to be determined Design plans of configuration and placement of equipment to be provided prior to construction. Fuel Tank

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Fuel Capacity- FUEL TANK :(.250) 250 Gallon Aluminum "Belly" Fuel tank. Tank to have (2) pickups and (2) vents and (1) oversize fill. (Fuel tank to have formed bottom/no seams with transverse & longitudinal baffles. Tank to also be isolated with dampening plates on tank ends with rubber mounts.) Tank access through bolt-down "Soft Patch" which will allow for tank removable if service or replacement is necessary.

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Enclosed cabin length- 11’ 11' LONG x FULL WIDTH "FORCE Protection" CABIN; 2-Window / Windshield design (.190 Material; Welded on top of gunwales PORT & STRBD). 6' 5" ID Clearance, with 4.5' L Cuddy with Vee Berth. ."Force Protection cabin to have 2-Forward leaning windshield to be heated, STBD side Dash is designed for all instruments / gauges / switches & Controls etc. PORT DASH to be arranged to allow Navigator full access to secondary Navigational display as well as FLIR unit (final arrangement / layout to be coordinated with Police Personnel). Aluminum AFT Bulkhead w/ DSG Sliding back door. Aluminum AFT bulkhead will have PORT / STRBD windows and DSG door will have window for a total of 3-Aft windows OPERATOR / NAVIGATOR SEATS: (Qty. 2 Shoxs 6300 shock mitigating seats on Aluminum seat / storage box-). (Shock mitigating unit installed on heavy duty aluminum storage / seat box for proper height and additional enclosed storage.) (possible Storage box to be on Starboard side only) Port side operator will be able to stand on decking which is level with entire floor. (Qty. 1) Approx.78-84" length bench seat (PORT side of aisle way) w/ cushioned lid. (Hinged cushioned lid as well as hinged aluminum doors on front side of bench seats for access either top or front.) Seat length may vary according to design. Diamond / Sea-Glaze Sliding Door on Operator's side (STRBD) Diamond / Sea-Glaze Sliding Door on side (PORT) FWD Recessed COCKPIT WITH 30" WIDE ACCESS DOOR IN CUDDY. Center Top and front of Cuddy fabricated to accommodate the Diamond-Sea/Glaze Access door. Door fits into channel frame w/ gaskets and drains. Top Door is hinged aft. Front door is hinged on Port side. Locking "dogs" (total of 4) to lock down both doors to prevent water intrusion. CABIN INTERIOR LINING / INSULATION: acoustical foam 100 and barrier 104 throughout cabin floors, ceiling and walls. Apache Mills Diamond plate tread pattern, 1/2" gray rubber matting with waterproof foam backing (Fastenal #10437-04087) Cut to fit in cabin sole and attached together. No glue or fasteners for install Approx 4.5' L Cuddy: Cuddy aisle way drops down for pass through to forward cockpit. Anchor Locker Hatch in Foredeck to secure Anchor with Quick pin release. (Anchor Locker drains overboard). Upper side Shelves on port side and Starboard cuddy sides. Storage Benches Port & Starboard side w/ hinged lids Heated Forward Windshields: DSG "Diamond Heat" forward windows Cabin to have OVERHEAD "Spotter Windows" 2-forward window and 2-long windows PORT and STARBOARD (Spotter windows to be tinted) Aluminum Aft Bulkhead with DSG Sliding Door and 3 Diamond /Sea Glaze windows Exterior aft cabin bulkhead (Vertical) handrails port and starboard Exterior Cabin roof rails port and starboard Interior cabin roof rails: (1" OD schedule 40) approx 42" long rails bolted to cabin ceiling and located over center aisle way.

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Appropriately sized aluminum grab rails (as needed) throughout boat. Proposed: (2) full length cabin hand rails on sloping topsides of cabin (not to interfere with overall height), (2) Vertical handrails on aft sides of cabin, Interior grab rail on port side of dash, interior grab rail(s) in forward cabin ceiling area, stern rails where applicable. Additional railing TBD w/ customer / end user. FORWARD Bow RAILS: 1.5" OD forward boarding rails approx 36" tall (final design to be determined) STERN / RAILS: 1.5" OD forward boarding rails approx 16" tall (final design to be determined) AIR CONDITIONING: Cruise Air 18k BTU (SQUF18-HV 410A, RMTBX, 115V 60hz) w/ (2) two Outlets, Seawater pump & water filtration system. King Air - 120 VAC 1200 watt heater (PAW 1200) Thermostatic heater (1-in cabin) for dockside winter use. Chart table: aft of helm seat to be a chart table w/ stowage underneath. Table stowage to be divided down center with 4 drawers forward and tall storage space aft Top of table to have a hinged Plexiglas cover to lay maps, etc. onto 1" lip around edge of table Beneath the plexi glass will be a 3" deep additional hinged compartment for stowage of maps, books, etc. Leave enough room on far starboard side of table to install a shorepower / charging station full length GUN Locker / Cabinet: Aluminum cabinet (located aft of operator seat) to be sized large enough to hang jackets, vests etc...Cabinet to have open front with cargo net enclosure for ease of access. LABELS: All switches to be clearly labeled w/ professional style labels Electric flushing toilet in corner of cuddy area on port side. Electric flushing toilet with “black water” holding tank, macerator pump and y-valve, Overboard (dockside) pump out fitting included. Rule 550 sump pump with drain. Small aluminum sink cabinet with stainless steel basin and stainless faucet. Toilet to be hidden in custom storage bench seat, in an enclosed area. Electronics to be installed- location tbd •

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Simrad NSE 12 Network Navigation System. (12" Multifunction, color display with pre loaded maps) BR24 Radar Bundle for NSE & NSO w/20m, GS15 GPS Antenna w/SimNet cbl 13'', TM Mt D/S/T 600W 50/200khz transducer, Broadband Sounder Module (BSM1), LSS-1 Structure Scan w/ pwr cable, Simrad Broadband Video Depth Sounder Module, Simrad LSS-1 Extension cable10', Airmar SS60 Stainless steel transducer w/ isolation bushing (aluminum hulled boats), Simrad THSST - DF StructureScan Sonar plastic thru-hull Transducer & "Y" cable, (Qty. 2)VHF RADIOS: ICOM IC M504-61 Black VHF w/ hailer & fog (model:IC-MC504A 61)

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(Qty 3) Morad 156-HD VHF Antenna, 6db, 54"( heavy duty)( model:9120 White), (Qty. 3) Morad M91- white adapter, 1 x 14 female to 1" male tube (model M-91) Seadog 4127 HD SS Ratchet Mount (Model 329235) Newmar PA-30/20 Deck Horn (model: PA-30/20) Fusion Marine AM/FM Weather stereo w/ speakers and radio antenna (model MS-RA200KTS) (Qty. 2)Standard Amplified Ext Speaker, black, bracket mount FLIR M625L: Thermal imaging camera with 360º Continuous Pan, + - 90 degree tilt, networked to display image on Simrad 12" display. Remote control panel in cabin in location to be determined (Price to be listed as option) The purchaser will supply (Qty. 1) Motorola Police Radio with speakers to be mounted in cabin in a location to be determined. The purchaser will supply any other related material including the Antennae for the radio. The vendor will install the radio system per the purchaser’s specifications The purchaser will supply (Qty. 1) Panasonic Toughbook to be installed in the cabin in a location to be determined. The vendor will supply and install a docking station with all necessary wiring and ports per the purchaser’s specifications

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Electrical Load Analysis to be submitted prior to construction IEEE Compliant 12v Panel and all Electrical wiring (12 Volt Distribution System - 19 Position with 360 Panel (30A AC / 100A DC) All circuits & Switches properly labeled at each end of wire run(s) ALL Wiring, conductors shall meet provisions of IEEE 45. Spare Circuits to be provided with each panel equal to 15% (NEMA Boxes for all exposed wiring connections) Blue Sea 360 Panel 4 x 4 Panel for DC System located forward Blue Sea 8376 Panel with 7089 Breaker, 7087 Breaker, 5118T Fuse and 5502 Holder for DC System Aft Breakers to be provided for above 8376 panel: (1) 20 amp, 7214; (6) 15 amp, 7210 included; (3) 10 amp, 7206; (3) 5 amp, 7202 Blue Sea 360525 360 1 x 5 Panel w/o Rear Covers for AC System located at map table (Note: provide separation from DC panel) Add panel at map table for remote battery switches. This will need to be separated from the other 120 VAC panel Tinned boat cable, sized per ABYC / IEEE 45 load requirements to be used. IEEE 45 Electrical Practices to be used as compliance document for electrical outfitting USCG Approved "international Rules" LED light package USCG compliance Navigation lights: Hella 959 series Navi LED Pro Lights. These are Navi LED Pro lights at standard 2NM range with a power boat rating of 3 NM. Hella 959900001; 959908001; 959910621 Dual Trumpet 12v horn w/ switch (button) at dash 12 Volt Fans (Qty. 3) in upper corners of forward cabin, one port , one starboard & 1-aft

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REMOTE SPOTLIGHTS: (Qty. 2) Golight Radioray 2000 (400,000 cp) Remote Operated spotlight w/ joystick controls mounted in cabin in location to be determined Interior Cabin lights (Qty. 5) Interior (LED) overhead red/white cabin lights. (1-over operator, 1-over navigator and 1-over center aisleway) 1-light in cuddy area. 1-over table. DECK LIGHTS: (Qty. 5) Dr. LED "Kevin" LED spot / spreader lights (2-aft; 1-fwd; 1port; 1-starboard) Deck / Walkway lights:(Qty. 4) Innovative lighting (white) LED Utility lights (interior / exterior lights) MAGNETIC COMPASS: Ritchie SR-2 Bulkhead mounted compass Dimmer switch for dash lights and Compass Underwater / Transom lights: (Qty. 2) Lumatec (white) "Seablaze 3" LED underwater lights installed Bilge pumps: (Qty. 3) 2200 GPH bilge pumps with float switches & High water alarms. (1-bilge w/ auto float switch per water tight compartment. Bilge pumps to all have welded aluminum pipe 1" OD through hulls. Switches will be controlled from pilothouse. Switches will allow for automatic or manual activation of the pumps. Bilge pumps shall have an independent power feed and be controlled separately from the electrical panels. Shore power, 50 amp with cord set: used with DTS system (Qty. 1) Blue Sea systems 120v AC distribution panel, 50amp AC main Blue Sea 360 Panel (Qty. 1) Marinco inlet 50 amp 125v grounding Part # 6351ELB 1ea. GFCI 20 amp receptacle part # 1591-FI.GRY.OEM, 1ea. guest 50 amp galvanic isolator model # 2550P, (Qty. 1) Marinco chord ship to shore part # 6153SPP 1ea. 20 amp receptacle 120v # 5252i, (Qty 1) 20 amp receptacle 120v # 5252I, 2ea. Receptacle box # Care980DFN, 1ea.box cover # 88003, 1ea. 4 Bank battery charger & 4 battery trays (Qty. 4: 110v Outlets) 120 VAC outlet located: (1) with weather cover in aft deck area, (1) at map table, (1) at navigation station, (1) Cuddy Batteries: (Qty. 5) Group 31 Deep Cycle marine batteries installed in battery boxes (and properly secured) w/ custom battery switch panel. An Electrical schematic will be provided prior to construction of Vessel) Batteries are 1-Battery per engine, 1- Battery for Bow-Thruster and 2-"House" batteries. This battery system does not include the separate battery for the Genset, which is listed in the Generator description above. Blue Sea Remote battery switches for Engine bank / House bank / Genset bank / Combiner (5 total) 12v Power points: (Qty. 4) located in cabin Electric windshield wipers with washer system (independently switched at dash w/ multi speed switches) Electro Guard Model 110A Cathodic monitor Whelen "Responder" LED Light bar (all blue lights) installed on NR Radar Arch (Four Linear Super-LED Modules,14 Scan-Lock selectable flash patterns, Hi/Low Power, with mounting feet) (Part Number: R2LP)

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(Qty. 4 blue mini LED lights on cabin location to be determined. Whelen WPA112 Siren Amp, Whelen WPA1 Control head & Whelen SA315P 100w speaker (installed) Law Enforcement light bar will be mounted on low profile arch on cabin roof top not on mast. Location confirmed at Pre Build Conference and referenced on General Arrangement drawing Other Equipment

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OB Crash Guard (Adjustable) 2" sched. 40 Outboard motor crash guard / outboard protection bar Westerbeke 5.0 BCG-614 60 Hz (Freshwater cooled) Gasoline Generator w/ Remote starter panel. (Extended Harness included) Pricing includes: CRES Groco strainer 3/4" w/ stainless basket, "Hush" Muffler, Groco 3/4" Ball valve, Group 24 starter battery w/ Emergency parallel switch, bilge blower, 120v panel and blue sea breakers installed. (Generator will be housed in transom area with access from top and vented forward access hatch) Trim Tabs: 12v Tabs (size to be determined) with trim indicator switch on dash / helm area. Racor 320RAC-01 Fuel / Water separators (1 per engine) w/ Clear sight bowls for ease of visual inspection. Each filter to have drain cock. Formed, aluminum drip pan under filters to be used as "Catch" if fuel bowl needs to be drained or spills. Stainless steel "destroyer" style steering wheel with power knob. (Tilt Helm Steering wheel arrangement) Fuel Fill: EPA Compliant flip up lid fuel fill mounted in recess on starboard cowl. Bow Thruster: "Sidepower" SEP60/185S - 12V with Joystick control, isolation kit, control harness, Y connector and dual group 24 batteries Offshore Bracket for Twin 30" Outboard motors (Swim deck on Port side) .190 FULLY SELF BAILING DECK (built / braced to hold deck loads up to 1000 lbs.) with minimum 4" scupper valves or larger depending on engineering specifications(two per side, or more as required per ABYC Calculations.) Weld in Anchor locker in Bow with overboard drains and hinged lid. Aluminum Aft Bulkhead with DSG Hinged Door and 3 Diamond /Sea Glaze windows CLEATS: (Qty. 8) 10" cast aluminum, Heavy duty cleats with open bases and w/ welded aluminum backing plates. (cleat locations on port and starboard side to be determined) AFT Tow Bit: (REMOVABLE) with Stainless Cross pins and tow rope AFT DECK Lockers: Oversize locker w/ flush lid w/ gutter drains. Compartment to have lights w/ switches located to be easily reached DECK TIEDOWNS: (8) flush mounted / recessed "Rosebud" deck tie downs in aft deck. Final locations TBD. Black powder coated AFT TRANSOM DIVE DOOR: Hinged outboard Dive door located in PORT side transom. Dive door to hinge outboard and have integrated / hinged ladder to extend down into water. Zinc / Transducer brackets: welded aluminum standoff brackets located on transom for zinc, transducer etc. installations

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Zinc Anodes: 2-bolt on Zinc anodes located at transom AFT CANVAS SUNSHADE: (FP-Large): Welded / removable overhead aluminum frame work from aft edge of cabin roof to rear deck with choice of Charcoal or Black sunbrella cover. Cover is removable from frame work by using bungy type quick stays for attachment. Frame work to have sufficient "bows" to keep water from pooling if used in inclement weather. Frame work removable using either heli-coil inserts or bolt through welded tubes Fire Extinguishers: (Qty.3) Kidde Mariner 10 (2 ¾ lb.) (w/ Brackets loose in boat) (3) Extinguishers are required for a Vessel of this length) Appropriately sized for vessel to comply with state and federal law. Mounting locations to be determined RAW water wash down system w/ spigot and 25' Coil Hose located in aft cockpit area. (welded pipe in transom to store hose) FRESH WATER wash down with shower wand and stanchion pole for diver gear rinse down. (35-40 gallon freshwater tank with deck fill) Dive Tank Storage for up to 12 tanks: ("Roll Control") adjustable dive tank holders (final location to be determined) Pad Eyes: (4 per side) located on aft deck sides. Wichard pad eye with 4000lb SWL ANCHOR: (Qty. 2) (Fortress FX-11) fully outfitted with stainless shackle / swivels with 150' of 5/8" Samson Anchor line. Anchor Stowage bag included, 15' of stainless chain.

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HEAVY DUTY KEEL: 6" x ½" Solid Stem Bar to run full length of Keel. Bottom plate: (1/4") Heavy duty plate 250 (5086 H-116) Transom plate thickness .250 Beaching Plate (approx 18" wide x 8' long) fully welded doubling plate for a total of 1/2" thickness .250" 5086 bottom plate and step chine with 2" x 2" x ¼" T-bar extrusion fore/aft, 4" x 3/8" keel supports, 2" x 2.5" x 1/4" angle extrusion connects to frame to frame on 12" centers, 3/16" 5052 routed / formed frame sets - minimum 12 total (Fwd frame sets on 24" centers, Aft frame sets on 30" centers), 1/4" 5086 tank supports with 4" x 3/8" double under tank supports, Fore / Aft girders, Heavy welded aluminum bow eye will be affixed to the stem for trailering. Wire ways large enough to support IEEE 45 wiring as needed FOAM HULL INSULATION: insulation in all hull voids and under deck for sound insulation and added floatation.

Trailer-(List as Option 1 - to be shipped with vessel) • 2014 Tuff Trailer: Model MTT17200GSL Triple Axle Galvanized Model (17,200# carrying cap.) Galvanized Boat trailer for 33’ x 12’ beam V-hull with twin outboard Electric over hydraulic brakes, stainless steel hardware, Bunks with V-Stop, galvanized fenders and LED Light package.

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2014- 4 stroke Yamaha F350UCB (GSA Pricing) 2014-4 stroke Yamaha LF350UCB (GSA Pricing) Yamaha "Command Link Plus" Rigging Package to include: Single Station, Dual Binnacle (DEC) Shift & Throttle control, Main Engine Wiring Harnesses, Main Engine Key switch, Twin Engine Start / Stop panel w/ lanyard, "All Start / Stop" panel, CLP Main Engine LCD display & all necessary hardware. Yamaha "Command Link Plus" Display; High resolution LCD display for twin engines Battery isolator lead, pigtail bus wires, Stainless Steel Tie Bar, and all misc. installation hardware. Hydraulic Steering w/ Stainless Tie bar and tilt helm for Twin Engines SeaStar Power Assist Steering Stainless 3-blade propellers (Qty. 4) (2-standard rotation & 2- counter rotation) Trim tabs which are appropriate for a vessel of this size and outboard motor configuration

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LIFE RING: Jim Buoy 24" Life Ring w/ ½" Orange Reflective Letters & 60' of 5/16" Black rope (Fisheries # 66893) FLOATING BACKBOARD: NAJO (edarley) floating (BA131OR Orange NAJO Rediboard ) Marine 400 first Aid kit (p/n: a/m 0115-0400) EPIRB CAT 1 GLOBALFIX IPRO WITH DUAL GPS 729568 Part#: ACR-2846 Orion Deluxe HP Alert/Locate Flare Kit (Model 9376450)

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Fire extinguishers to be provided and mounted in location to be determined.

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(Qty. 2)Agency seal to be supplied by purchaser. Vendor to install one on starboard door and one on port door (Qty. 2) “Milford Police” to be supplied by purchaser. Vendor to install in location to be determined. (Qty. 1) “Police” to be supplied by purchaser. Vendor to install on rear of cabin above door. (Qty. 2) 3 digit Vessel identifying number. Supplied by purchaser. Vendor to install one on starboard side and one on port side in location to be determined. Vendor to install roof identifier (boat number) which will be supplied by purchaser.

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Anti-fouling Bottom Paint: Trilux 33 Antifouling paint on all wetted surfaces and behind fender (Or newer product available at time of build which is more durable that is approved by purchaser)

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Vendor will provide airline travel to and from build location for (2) Milford Police Department members or their representatives (For a total of 2 trips) Vendor will provide accommodations at a nearby hotel of vendors choice for (2) Milford Police Department members or their representatives (For a total of 2 trips) Vendor will provide rental vehicle for length of intended stay Stays will be based upon time needed to accomplish specified business (approximately 4 days) Basic Sea Trials / Pre Delivery inspection to be provided by vendor Freight to Milford, CT for the vessel being purchased to be supplied by vendor Freight to Milford, CT for the trailer being purchased to be supplied by vendor (list as option)

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CITY OF MILFORD, CT

BID FORM The undersigned bidder understands the bid invitation, instructions, specifications, and other requirements, accepts them as being sufficient for the purpose intended, and agrees to provide the City of Milford with the following in accordance therewith: 33 Foot Enclosed Cabin Vessel from North River Boats/Almar Boats (No Substitutions) for the Milford Police Department 430 Boston Post Road, Milford CT 06460

33 Foot Enclosed Cabin Boat, complete, as specified

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Option 1 – 2014 Tuff Trailer (including freight to Milford, CT)

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