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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 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. The contract will be awarded to a single qualified vendor, with warranty provisions including a three-year warranty on tubing, a two-year manufacturer's warranty on the Simrad display, and a one-year warranty on services.

A repair estimate from AI Boats Marine Sales & Service dated December 1, 2025, provides a reference point for anticipated project costs totaling 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. Cost evaluation will be 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. 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, workers' compensation insurance, marine liability insurance, and Marina Operators Legal Liability coverage. Payment is contingent upon faithful performance and conformity of goods and services, governed by the Local Government Prompt Payment Act.