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Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS21-041 and award a contract to South Coast Shipyard, Inc., of Newport Beach, CA, for repairs to two marine vessels currently used by the Fire Department, in the amount of $957,540, with a 15 percent contingency of $143,631, for a total amount of $1,101,171; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments; and
Increase appropriations in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $1,101,171, offset by previously collected capital collections. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with South Coast Shipyard, Inc., to replace the engines, transmissions, and pumps in marine vessels 133 and 134, used by the Fire Department for lifeguard and rescue operations. The City Council previously authorized similar repairs for four other rescue boats on October 23, 2018 and August 4, 2020. These are the last of the remaining marine vessels due for this service.
These units are 13 years old and require extensive repairs, including equipment replacement, approximately every eight to ten years. Overhaul of these vessels will extend their useful life for eight years or more. The Fleet Services Bureau regularly maintains marine vessels for operations by the Police and Fire Departments. Manufacturer recommendations for engine and pump replacement, including upgrades to comply with California standards for emission reduction from petroleum fuels, were included in the bid specifications. Scheduled repairs are critical to preserving the boats' overall condition and service life due to the saltwater environment.
The bid was advertised in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on April 22, 2021, and 26 potential bidders specializing in the repair and maintenance of marine vessels were notified of the bid opportunity. Of those bidders, nine downloaded the bid via the City's e...
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