Shallow Water Jet Boat

YELLOWSTONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SHALLOW WATER JET BOAT Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Yellowstone County, Montana is currently soliciting bids from interested parties for a Shallow Water Jet Boat. Bids will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. February 12th, 2024. All bids must be labeled “Shallow Water Jet Boat” and mailed with 3 copies (1 original and 2 copies) to the Board of County Commissioners, PO Box 35000, Billings, MT 59107 or delivered to their office, Room 3101, located on the 3rd floor of the Stillwater Building, 316 North 26th Street, Billings, MT 59101 All bids received will be time and date stamped. The time and date stamped on each bid must indicate that it was received no later than 5:00 p.m. February 12th, 2024. All timely bids will be opened and read aloud at 9:30 a.m. February 13th, 2024 in the Commissioner’s Boardroom, . All bids received that are time and date stamped later than 5:00 p.m. February 12th, 2024 will not be opened. All

bids must include a Bid Security made in favor of Yellowstone County in an amount equal to 10% of the total bid. The security may consist of a bid bond, cash, a cashier’s check, a certified check, a bank money order, a certificate of deposit, a money market certificate, or a bank draft. The security must be: a) drawn and issued by a federally chartered or state chartered bank or savings and loan association that is insured by or for which insurance is administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; or b) drawn and issued by a credit union insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund; or c) a bid bond or bonds, original only, no photocopies, executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Montana. Facsimiles, personal and/or business checks are not an acceptable form of security. Questions related to the bid specifications should be address to Mike Linder @ mlinder@yellowstonecountymt.gov. For questions concerning the bid procedure contact James Matteson, Purchasing Agent, at 406-256-2717. Bid documents are also available on the Yellowstone County web-site: http://www.yellowstonecountymt.gov. The Board of County Commissioners will award the project to the lowest and most responsible bidder. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids received, to waive informalities, to evaluate the bids submitted and to accept the bid which best serves the interests of Yellowstone County. mailto:mlinder@yellowstonecountymt.gov IFB Shallow Water Jet Boat 2024 Page 2 of 6 SHALLOW WATER JET BOAT SPECIFICATIONS • Length bow to transom 16 ft - 17 ft • Beam widest point 80” • Bottom 60” • Lifting strakes • Aluminum Alloy Hull & Decking • Welded Gunnel Rails • Welded Grab handles on rear of transom • Samson T – Post on Transom • Forward / rear LED Lighting • Swim platform w/ pump guard legs • Flotation • Electric trim actuator kit • Center/bottom section - 3/8” minimum • Delta and Keel 3/8” minimum • Bottom - 3/16” minimum • Stringers - 3/16” minimum • Sides, Decking & Floors – 1/8” minimum • Hull armor 1/2" center - 3/8” outside minimum UHMW UV resistant Polyethylene • 4-cylinder turbo engine 305 – 320 HP • American Turbin SD-203 or comparable Jet Drive • Center Console / fold down wind screen • 5 gauge set instrument panel • 1200 GPH minimum auto bilge • Blower and vents • Kill switch lanyard • Aluminum alloy floors • 30 gallon fuel tank minimum • 3⁄4 turn helm /steering wheel • Right Hand Single lever throttle/shift • Single marine Battery • Battery disconnect switch • Cup holders • Multiple Circuit switch panel • Single Axle Trailer w/spare IFB Shallow Water Jet Boat 2024 Page 3 of 6 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS The Contractor must, in performance of work under this contract, fully comply with all applicable federal, state or local laws, rules, and regulations, including the Montana Human Rights Act, Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any subletting or subcontracting by the Contractor subjects Subcontractors to the same provisions. In accordance with Section 49-3-207, MCA, the Contractor agrees that the hiring of persons to perform the contract will be made on the basis of merit and qualifications and there will be no discrimination based upon race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or national origin by the persons performing under the contract. The Contractor must, in performance of work under this contract, fully comply with all applicable federal, state or local laws, rules, and regulations, including the Montana Human Rights Act, Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any subletting or subcontracting by the Contractor subjects Subcontractors to the same provisions. In accordance with Section 49-3-207, MCA, the Contractor agrees that the hiring of persons to perform the contract will be made on the basis of merit and qualifications and there will be no discrimination based upon race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or national origin by the persons performing under the contract. The contractor must, in performance of work under this contract, fully comply with all applicable federal, state or local laws, rules, regulations, including the Montana Human Rights Act, Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any subletting or subcontracting by the CONTRACTOR subjects subcontractors to the same provisions. In accordance with section 49-3-207, MCA, the contractor agrees that the hiring of persons to perform the contract will be made on the basis of merit and qualifications and there will be no discrimination based upon race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or national origin by the persons performing under the contract. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS CONTRACTOR shall maintain at its sole cost and expense, commercial general liability insurance naming Yellowstone County/ MetraPark, as additional insured for this contract against liability for damages for bodily injury, including death and completed operations and property damages in a minimum amount of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00) for each claim and One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars , ($1,500,000.00), in the aggregate arising from incidents which occur as the result of Contractors negligence during the contract and for which Yellowstone County/ MetraPark, sole basis of liability is vicarious liability for the acts or omissions of the Contractor or/and subcontractors. Contractor shall maintain for this contract at its cost and expense, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, including contractual liability which may arise from or in connection with the contract by Contractor, agents, employees, representatives, assigns and sub-contractors. This insurance shall cover claims as may be caused by any negligent act or omission. The policy of insurance shall be an occurrence policy with a Best Rating of A- or better and must be in force throughout the contract. IFB Shallow Water Jet Boat 2024 Page 4 of 6 Contractor shall name on the Certificate of liability insurance Yellowstone County, as additional insured throughout the contract. In addition, Contractor will furnish to Yellowstone County/ MetraPark, a copy of the policy endorsement, CG 32 87 05 10, indicating that Yellowstone County/ MetraPark, are named as an additional insured under the Contractors insurance policy for this contract. Contractor agrees to furnish both the Certificate of insurance and policy endorsement at least ten (10) days prior to beginning work on the contract. Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Yellowstone County, from and against any and all claims demands, obligations causes of action, lawsuits and all damages and liabilities fines, judgments, costs, (including settlement costs), and expenses associated therewith (including reasonable attorney’s fees and disbursements), arising from incidents that occur the result of Contractors negligence during this contract. And for which Yellowstone County, sole basis of liability is vicarious liability for the acts or omissions of Contractor. The defense and indemnification obligations under this paragraph shall not be limited by any assertions or finding that Yellowstone County, is liable for any damages by reason of a non- delegable duty.