Portable Piloting Unit System for Marine Pilots

The GLPA has issued this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to solicit and receive formal offers from prospective Bidders (defined below) for the supply and system support of integrated personal pilotage units (“PPU”) system(s) for its marine pilots. The GLPA recognizes that the use of electronic navigation equipment onboard maritime vessels continues to be a valuable aid to a marine pilot and a valuable tool to improve vessel navigation safety. The purpose of this RFP process is to select a vendor to supply, on a leasing arrangement, the PPU devices and software system for approximately 75 pilots and deliver support and maintenance services. The Preferred Bidder (defined below) will enter into an agreement with the GLPA for a 4-year term. The requirements and specifications for the PPU system and support services are outlined in Schedule A (Specifications) attached hereto. ""AMENDED SECTIONS FROM THE PREVIOUS VERSION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN GREEN (Page 1 & 6)""