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This image file is associated with a Request for Quote issued by the City of St. Petersburg, Florida, for marine contractor services to repair and refurbish a 28-foot 2012 Brunswick Impact 850 inflatable boat. The scope of work encompasses three primary deliverables: 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 solicitation was issued on March 27, 2026, with questions due by March 31, 2026, and responses due April 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. through the OpenGov Procurement portal. The selected vendor must transport the vessel 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 contract will be awarded to a single qualified vendor, with pickup and delivery at 1800 7th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33713. 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.

The reference 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 inspection. Preferred qualifications include a minimum of three years' experience in inflatable outboard motor technician services and current certification as an outboard motor technician. Vendors must carry comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance of at least one million dollars per occurrence and two million dollars aggregate, commercial automobile liability insurance of one million dollars combined single limit, workers' compensation insurance, marine liability insurance of one million dollars per occurrence, and Marina Operators Legal Liability coverage of one hundred thousand dollars. The solicitation encourages participation from Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, Veteran-Owned Businesses, and Minority Business Enterprises through a voluntary Subcontractor Utilization Plan with no minimum participation requirements. Vendors must be registered with the Florida Division of Corporations and comply with E-Verify requirements and all state and federal procurement regulations.