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This file is a photograph of a boat titled "Picture_of_Boat_5.jpeg" related to the City of St. Petersburg, Florida's Request for Quote for marine contractor services. The solicitation, issued on March 27, 2026, seeks qualified vendors to repair and refurbish a 28-foot 2012 Brunswick Impact 850 inflatable boat with 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. All work must restore the vessel to full operational condition with emphasis on safety, reliability, and optimal system performance. 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. Questions regarding the solicitation were due by March 31, 2026, with responses due by April 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. through the OpenGov Procurement portal. Pickup and delivery will occur at 1800 7th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33713.

Evaluation will be based on responsive, responsible, and qualified submittals, with contract award to a single vendor. A repair estimate from AI Boats Marine Sales & Service dated December 1, 2025, provides a reference cost of 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. The solicitation does not establish formal set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises; however, 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 requirements. Preferred qualifications include a minimum of three years' experience in inflatable outboard motor technician services and current certification as an outboard motor technician. 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. 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.