Underwater Submersible Sonar

The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is soliciting bids for a portable, vessel‑towed side‑scan sonar system to support underwater search, rescue, mapping, and inspection operations on Lake Norman and other county waterways. The system must include a rugged towfish, dual‑frequency transducers, a topside processing unit with compatible software, and all necessary cabling and accessories. Delivery is required within 90 calendar days of contract award, with optional training and a three‑year warranty. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that meets the technical specifications and delivery schedule. • Portable, vessel‑towed side‑scan sonar (dual‑frequency 150 kHz–1.8 MHz) • Minimum operating depth 300 m, survey speed ≥5.3 knots • Includes towfish, communications cable, topside unit, software, and storage cases • Must be deployable by a single operator and suitable for salt‑water environments • Delivery within 90 days; training within 30 days of delivery • Warranty ≥3 years, 24‑hr technical support • Evaluation based on compliance, price, performance, and delivery schedule