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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. The image itself is titled "Picture_of_Boat.jpeg" and depicts the 28-foot 2012 Brunswick Impact 850 inflatable boat that is the subject of the repair and refurbishment contract opportunity. The solicitation, issued on March 27, 2026, requires qualified marine contractors to complete 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 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. 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 responsive and responsible vendor.

The City provided a reference repair estimate totaling 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. 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 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 of at least one million dollars per occurrence, commercial automobile liability 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 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. Payment is contingent upon faithful performance and conformity to agreement requirements under the Local Government Prompt Payment Act.