Boat_Pictures.pdf

This file consists of nine photographic images of a 28-foot 2012 Brunswick Impact 850 inflatable boat associated with a repair and refurbishment project issued by the City of St. Petersburg, Florida. The photographs document the current condition of the vessel, which is the subject of a marine contractor services solicitation released on March 27, 2026. The scope of work includes complete re-tubing of the inflatable hull using ORCA Hypalon material, replacement of center console equipment with a SIMRAD NSS12 evo3S multi-function display, and performance of a 100-hour annual service on two Yamaha 250 HP engines. The vendor must transport the watercraft to its facility within the Tampa Bay Area and complete all work within ninety calendar days from purchase order issuance, providing weekly progress updates. The response deadline was April 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. through the OpenGov Procurement portal, with questions due by March 31, 2026. Contract award will be made to a single responsive and responsible vendor.

The reference repair estimate from AI Boats Marine Sales & Service, dated December 1, 2025, totals approximately $40,305.98, comprising $26,900.00 for re-tubing, $9,798.00 for SIMRAD electronics installation, and $3,295.98 for engine service. The City will evaluate cost proposals based on unit costs and total prices for four line items: transportation, inflatable tube replacement materials, SIMRAD electronics replacement materials, and the 100-hour Yamaha engine service. Preferred vendor qualifications include a minimum of three years' experience as an inflatable outboard motor technician and current certification. Required insurance coverage includes commercial general liability of at least one million dollars per occurrence, commercial automobile liability of one million dollars, workers' compensation, marine liability of one million dollars, and Marina Operators Legal Liability coverage of one hundred thousand dollars. The solicitation encourages but does not mandate participation from Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, Veteran-Owned Businesses, and Minority Business Enterprises through a voluntary Subcontractor Utilization Plan. Warranty provisions include a three-year warranty on tubing, a two-year manufacturer's warranty on the Simrad display, and a one-year warranty on all services.