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Awarded contract·City of Mobile·Alabama

ARC EXPLORER MK II

$125kSingle Award
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Description

This solicitation seeks a complete, one‑person portable marine surveying system consisting of an ARC Explorer MK II sonar package and a compatible Sea Gear Sidescan winch. The City of Mobile requires new, latest‑model equipment that meets detailed technical specifications for dual‑frequency sonar operation, tow‑fish design, winch performance, and integrated software/hardware support. Vendors must submit a sealed bid by the June 12 2025 deadline, provide a 5 % bid bond, and be prepared to deliver, install, and support the system under a contract that may be extended up to five additional six‑month periods. Key points: • Equipment: ARC Explorer MK II sonar system (dual‑frequency 900/1800 kHz, ≤ 49 lb, depth to 984 ft) plus Sea Gear Sidescan winch (0.5 HP, 110‑175 lb, 200‑450 lb pull). • Delivery: FOB Destination to Mobile, AL; vendor must provide full setup, training, warranty, and 24‑hr technical support. • Procurement: Sealed‑bid, all‑or‑none award; bid validity 6 months, optional extensions up to 30 months total. • Compliance: 5 % bid security, E‑Verify, Certificate of Authority (out‑of‑state), socio‑economic participation for contracts > $50 k.

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Key dates

Bids closed
6/12/2025
Contract modified
6/3/2025
Duration
6 months

Last updated

Details

Award type
Single Award
Procurement
Full and Open Competition
Industry
Engineering Services
NAICS
333618
Solicitation №
5953

Contract value

$125,000

The solicitation does not disclose a ceiling, but comparable ARC Explorer MK II sonar systems typically range from $70,000 to $110,000, and a Sea Gear Sidescan winch of the specified capacity is usually $30,000‑$50,000. Adding required accessories, training, warranty, and support pushes the total likely into the $120,000‑$150,000 band. Considering the City’s requirement for a single integrated solution and the potential for a contract value exceeding $50,000 (triggering socio‑economic participation), a reasonable midpoint estimate is roughly $125,000. This figure accounts for equipment cost, integration labor, documentation, and the mandatory 5 % bid bond (which is not a cost to the vendor but is a procurement requirement).

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