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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 to repair and refurbish a 2012 Brunswick Impact 850 inflatable boat. The solicitation, issued on March 27, 2026, requests comprehensive repair services including complete re-tubing of the 28-foot 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 and reliability. 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 proposals due on April 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. through the OpenGov Procurement portal. Contract award will be made to a single responsive, responsible, and qualified vendor.

A repair estimate dated December 1, 2025, from AI Boats Marine Sales & Service 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. 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. Preferred qualifications include a minimum of three years' experience in inflatable outboard motor technician services and current certification as an outboard motor technician. The vendor must furnish all labor, materials, tools, and OEM or factory-authorized replacement parts and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability of at least one million dollars per occurrence and two million dollars aggregate, commercial automobile liability of one million dollars combined single limit, workers' compensation, marine liability of one million dollars, and Marina Operators Legal Liability coverage of one hundred thousand dollars. 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 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.