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This is an image file related to 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 proposals due by April 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. through the OpenGov Procurement portal. The selected 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. Pickup and delivery will occur at 1800 7th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33713. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor and includes warranty provisions of three years on tubing, two years on the Simrad display, and one year on all services.

The anticipated total project cost is approximately $40,305.98, based on a repair estimate from AI Boats Marine Sales & Service dated December 1, 2025, comprising $26,900.00 for re-tubing, $9,798.00 for SIMRAD electronics installation, and $3,295.98 for the 100-hour engine service. Cost proposals will be evaluated 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 vendor qualifications include a minimum of three years' experience in inflatable outboard motor technician services and current certification as an outboard motor technician. 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, 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. Vendors must be registered with the Florida Division of Corporations and comply with E-Verify requirements, with payment contingent upon faithful performance and conformity to agreement requirements under the Local Government Prompt Payment Act.