SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · COUNTY OF VENTURA
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County of Ventura seeks proposals for maintenance services of Sheriffs Boat 1, including mechanical, hull, electrical, and preventive maintenance. Proposals due June 15, 2026. Contract aims to maximize boat uptime and safety with routine and emergency repairs.
1.1 Introduction/Purpose The County of Ventura (hereinafter referred to as County) invites your organization to submit a written proposal to provide Sheriff’s Boat 1 Maintenance Services. Proposals shall be due no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 15, 2026 for the furnishings of Sheriff’s Boat 1 Maintenance Services in accordance with the attached Terms and Conditions, Instructions to Offerors which by this reference are made a part hereof. Offerors shall be skilled and regularly engaged in the general class or specific type of work called for in the solicitation documents. Maintenance of Sheriff’s Boat 1 (Boat 1) will include Marine vessel maintenance and repair services, including but not limited to mechanical and propulsion systems, hull and structural repairs, paint and protective coatings, electrical systems, steering and controls, fuel systems, bilge and plumbing systems, safety equipment, deck hardware, interior components, trailer maintenance, corrosion control, inspections, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance for patrol boats. County’s first preference is to engage in a contract for a one-stop shop where all maintenance will be performed. Contractor may subcontract if all work is not possible in one location. Contract may be awarded either to a primary, or a primary and secondary, dependent on Contractor’s capacity.1.2 Background County is seeking a qualified marine mechanic or facility for routine preventive maintenance and emergency repair services for the Ventura County Sheriff’s Boat 1 (Boat 1). County’s objective is to maximize Boat 1’s uptime that ensures Boat 1 is reliable, safe, and fully functional on the water. Boat 1 went into service in February 2023. Currently, County Sheriff’s personnel deliver Boat 1 via trailer to a contractor for mechanical maintenance. Bottom paint is currently performed at a different contractor’s site. Maintenance is performed every 100 hours of service, occurring 2-3 times per year. Bottom painting is performed every two years or as needed County of Ventura GSA/Procurement Services1.3 Action Dates RFP 6229 Sheriff Boat 1 Maintenance Services The following is an outline of the anticipated schedule for the proposal review and contract award.Issue Request for Proposal (RFP) May 18, 2026 Last day for questions May 29, 2026 Proposals Due June 15, 2026 Evaluation-award July 2026 Start Work July 2026Contractor shall not commence work until a meeting between representatives of Contractor and the County of Ventura is held. The meeting will be held at a County of Ventura site, at a time and date to be established. The schedule set forth above is subject to change.1.4 Questions Regarding RFP All questions concerning this Proposal may be directed to Peter Berry, under “Messages” tab of the solicitation online at: https://ventura.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=login .
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | May 18th 2026, 5:00 PM PDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | May 29th 2026, 5:00 PM PDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Jun 15th 2026, 5:00 PM PDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cover Letter | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Plan and Approach | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Financial Statement | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Attachment A - Cost Proposal | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Attachment B - Non-Collusion Affidavit | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Attachment C - Anti-Lobbying Certification | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| ATTACHMENT_D - FED Terms and Conditions Acknowledgment Signature | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| ATTACHMENT_E - Federal Grant Requirements Acknowledgment Signature | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Miscellaneous Information | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Optional | ||
| SECTION 2.0 - Offerors Information and References Questionnaire (Q-79HI) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. | Download |
| SECTION 4.0 - County of Ventura Professional Service Contract Questionnaire (Q-47XZ) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required Unique per Alternate | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. | Download |
| SECTION 3.0 - Requirements/Scope of Work/Pricing Questionnaire (Q-14JO) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. | Download |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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