2012 Brunswick Impact 850 Inflatable Boat Repairs

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida, located in Pinellas County, issued a Request for Quote on March 27, 2026, for marine contractor services to repair and refurbish a 28-foot 2012 Brunswick Impact 850 inflatable boat. The scope of work includes 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 to integrate with existing Simrad electronics, 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 throughout the project. Preferred qualifications for responding vendors include a minimum of three years' experience in inflatable outboard motor technician services, current certification as an outboard motor technician, and the ability to obtain required insurance coverage. The vendor must furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and OEM or factory-authorized replacement parts. 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. Evaluation will be based on responsive, responsible, and qualified submittals, with contract award to a single vendor. 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 solicitation does not establish formal set-aside designations 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 participation requirements. Vendors must be registered with the Florida Division of Corporations and comply with all state and federal procurement regulations, including E-Verify requirements. The contract requires vendors to 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 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 thousand dollars. 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 for all work components, 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. Pickup and delivery will occur at 1800 7th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33713, with payment contingent upon faithful performance and conformity of goods and services to agreement requirements, governed by the Local Government Prompt Payment Act.