SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a purchase agreement with Inventech Marine Solution, of Bremerton, WA, in the amount of $181,526 for a 27-foot police patrol vessel, engines, and trailer, in accordance with Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.564(1)(d) Other Government Entities Bids; declare surplus and authorize for disposal at auction G3782 and G3783, being replaced in accordance with Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.622; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The Clearwater Police Department Marine Patrol Unit was established in 2010 after the City Council approved the purchase of a 23-foot Contender, equipped with a Yamaha F250 outboard engine and an aluminum trailer. The purpose of the Marine Patrol Unit is to increase boating safety within the waterways of the city of Clearwater.
The current vessel (G3782) and trailer (G3783) were placed in service in February 2011. The hull of the vessel has experienced cracking from environmental conditions and the engine has exceeded the industry standard life expectancy of 1,500 hours, by an additional 1,000 operating hours. City Council authorization for surplus is required in accordance with Code Section 2.622, when the sale of common bulk items is estimated to exceed $5,000.
The Police Department evaluated a variety of patrol vessels consisting of both fiberglass and aluminum hulls for replacement of the current vessel. Aluminum hull vessels are extremely reliable and are becoming the industry standard for public safety agencies. During this process, the Police Department evaluated several aluminum vessel manufacturers; the evaluation was based on functionality, warranty, cost, and customer service.
Based upon this evaluation, staff recommends the purchase of a Life Proof 27HT102-PRO vessel (open cockpit, center console) that is powered by dual Mercury 225 outboard engines. The vessel is coupled with an aluminum tandem-axle trailer and made available as a package through Inventech Marine Solutions, in the amount of $181,526.
The pricing included in this purchase agreement was competitively solicited and obtained through a contract established by the U.S. Federal General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule 84, Contract #47QSWA18D0015. Schedule 84 serves as a national resource for local government entities to procure Total Solutions for Law Enforcement and Marine Crafts through the Government's Cooperative Purchasing Program.
The Police Department anticipated this purchase and has funding available to complete the purchase of this replacement vessel. On-going maintenance costs, fuel, and upkeep funds are available within 181-99329 (Investigative Cost Recovery), consistent with costs associated with these purposes for the department’s current vessel.
Vessel/Trailer Information for Surplus:
G3782 - 2011 Contender Open Fishermen 23-foot boat - VIN# JDJ23757A111
G3783 - 2011 Ameri-Trail Boat Trailer - VIN# 4DJAB2225BA004324
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A third quarter budget amendment will establish project P2001, Police Boat Replacement, transferring $181,526 in fine revenue from special program 99329, Investigative Cost Recovery to fund this purchase.
Revenues from the surplus sale will be credited to special program 99329, Investigative Cost Recovery, to offset a portion of this expense.