TITLE
Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS18-145 and award a contract to South Coast Shipyard, Inc., of Newport Beach, CA, to repair Trash Debris Skimmer Boat 3918, in an amount of $113,848, with a 25 percent contingency of $28,462, for a total contract amount not to exceed $142,310, inclusive of taxes and fees; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments;
Increase appropriations in the Fleet Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $142,310, offset by charges collected from Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department; and
Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department by $142,310, offset by funds available. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract to South Coast Shipyard, Inc., to repair Trash Debris Skimmer Boat 3918. Work includes maintenance and repairs necessary to keep the vessel operational through the coming storm season. Repairs are focused on the hull and its structural components, which have been worn by the elements.
The bid was advertised in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on August 31, 2018, and 464 potential bidders specializing in marine vessel repair services were notified of the bid opportunity. Of those bidders, eight downloaded the bid via the City’s electronic bid system. The bid document was made available from the Purchasing Division, located on the seventh floor of City Hall, and the Division’s website at www.longbeach.gov/purchasing. A bid announcement was also included in the Purchasing Division’s weekly update of Open Bid Opportunities, which is sent to 28 local, minority, and women-owned business groups. One bid was received on September 14, 2018. This bidder is not a Minority-owned Business Enterprise (MBE), Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), nor a Long Beach business (...
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