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A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award DGS Boats, Corp as the most responsive and responsible bidder for Purchase of Marine Fire Rescue Vessel, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2025-036 and section 2-763 of the City’s Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”.
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The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a contract with a qualified vendor for the provision of a custom-built twenty-eight (28) foot marine fire rescue vessel, DGS Monster Model: DGS PRO 28 SAR, or approved equivalent, that meets the operational requirements of the City’s Fire Department in access-challenged inland and coastal waterways.
On September 17, 2025, the Procurement Division of Finance formally advertised, issued and distributed IFB 2025-036 Purchase of Marine Fire Rescue Vessel. Thirty-seven (37) prospective bidders were notified through INFOR, the City’s web-based e-Procurement system.
Four (4) bids were received on October 17, 2025, in response to the IFB: DGS Boats, Corp., Legacy Innovations, LLC, Technology International, Inc., and Tideman Boats US, LLC.
The responses were reviewed by the Procurement Division to determine responsiveness to the requirements of the IFB. During the responsiveness review, it was determined by Procurement, after consulting with the City Attorney’s Office, that Legacy Innovations, LLC. was non-responsive based on failure to provide sufficient detail (a complete submittal) and documentation in their submittal as required per Sections 3(A)(1) and 3(A)(2) of the IFB. The Procurement Division finalized its’ due diligence process and confirmed that DGS Boats, Corp., is responsive to the requirements of the IFB and is a responsible bidder. Once this step was completed, the Fire Department conducted an evaluation of the lowest response and concurred with Procurement’s findings.
The Chief Procurement Officer recommends awarding DGS Boats, Corp. for the purchase of...
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