Boat Lift for 30' Intrepid Nomad 300

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida is soliciting proposals for a boat lift replacement project located at the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina. The procurement involves removing an existing boat lift and installing a new 16k Hi-Tide Gear Drive Aluminum boatlift for a 30' Intrepid Nomad 300 boat. Specific project requirements include removing the current lift, disposing of it, and installing (4) 10" butt 2.5 CCA piles jetted and driven below the mud-line. The new lift must feature a remote control, all-aluminum structure using 6061-T6 marine grade aluminum, Twin I-beam top carriers, welded construction, stainless steel electric motors, and machine aluminum cable winders. A pre-proposal meeting was scheduled for February 8, 2024, at 9:00am at the Marina, with proposal submissions due by February 13, 2024, at 3:00pm. The evaluation will be conducted on a lowest quote basis using a pass/fail scoring method, with vendors required to demonstrate compliance with technical specifications and warranties including a 15-year structural warranty, 5-year gearbox warranty, 2-year motor warranty, and one-year comprehensive coverage.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the City does reference its Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program. Vendors must be registered with the Florida Department of State and comply with E-Verify requirements. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating $1 million in commercial general liability, $1 million in commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage. While no specific budget range is provided, the contract appears to be a one-time goods agreement focused on precise marine infrastructure replacement. The city reserves the right to award the contract to the most advantageous vendor, considering both price and minimum qualification standards. Vendors are encouraged to provide environmentally preferable products and demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety. The procurement is specifically located in Pinellas County and administered by the City of St. Petersburg's municipal procurement division.