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This is an image file associated with a Request for Quote issued by the City of St. Petersburg, Florida, for marine contractor services. The image depicts a boat, specifically relevant to the 2012 Brunswick Impact 850 inflatable boat that is the subject of the repair and refurbishment project. The vessel is a 28-foot inflatable boat requiring comprehensive restoration services.

The City of St. Petersburg solicited qualified marine contractors on March 27, 2026, to perform three primary work components: 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. All work must restore the vessel to full operational condition with emphasis on safety, reliability, and optimal system performance. Vendors were required to submit questions by March 31, 2026, with responses due April 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. through the OpenGov Procurement portal. The contract requires completion within ninety calendar days from purchase order issuance, with weekly progress updates mandatory. The award will be made to a single responsive and qualified vendor.

The City's repair estimate of approximately $40,305.98 comprises $26,900.00 for re-tubing, $9,798.00 for SIMRAD electronics installation, and $3,295.98 for engine service. Evaluation of cost proposals will be based on unit costs and total prices for four line items: transportation, inflatable tube replacement materials, SIMRAD electronics replacement materials, and 100-hour Yamaha engine service. Warranty provisions include a three-year warranty on tubing, two-year manufacturer's warranty on the Simrad display, and one-year warranty on services. The City 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 carry comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance of at least one million dollars per occurrence and two million dollars aggregate, and marine liability insurance of one million dollars per occurrence.