IFB #10207850 - Boat Maintenance Services

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #10207850 for comprehensive boat maintenance services for their vessel Sentinel, a sixty-foot catamaran-style boat. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide all necessary labor, tools, materials, equipment, permits, and licenses to inspect, test, service, repair, and adjust the vessel for optimal performance. Specific deliverables include annual haul-out, visual inspection, bottom repair, bottom coating, pressure washing, and anode replacement. The contract term is three years with an option to extend for two additional years, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2025. Key bid submission details include a due date of June 24, 2025, at 4:00 PM PDT, with a public bid opening scheduled for June 26, 2025, at 9:30 AM PDT via Microsoft Teams. Bidders must possess a current city or county business license and demonstrate the capability to perform specialized vessel maintenance services with appropriate equipment, technicians, and tools.

The solicitation includes provisions for small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation, with potential preference calculations and reporting requirements. Contractors will be required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability insurance. Subcontracted work will be invoiced at cost plus a 15% markup, with original receipts required for documentation. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the bid includes a detailed pricing structure with hourly rates for different service categories such as annual haul-out, pressure wash and hull inspection, bottom coating, and anode replacement. The procurement appears to be structured to encourage participation from small and diverse businesses, with potential additional considerations for DVBE enterprises. Interested vendors must carefully review the full solicitation documents to understand the complete scope of requirements, technical specifications, and compliance expectations for maintaining the DWR's Sentinel vessel.