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This image file is associated with 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 integrated with existing Simrad electronics, and performance of a 100-hour annual service on two Yamaha 250 HP engines. 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 a response deadline of April 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. through the OpenGov Procurement portal. Contract award will be made to a single vendor. Preferred qualifications include a minimum of three years' experience in inflatable outboard motor technician services and current certification as an outboard motor technician.

A repair estimate dated December 1, 2025, from AI Boats Marine Sales & Service establishes 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 the 100-hour 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 inspection. The solicitation 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, commercial automobile liability insurance of one million dollars combined single limit, marine liability insurance of one million dollars per occurrence, 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. Pickup and delivery will occur at 1800 7th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33713, with payment governed by the Local Government Prompt Payment Act.