SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a purchase order and an agreement between Divecom Services, LLC, located at 1310 10th St E Unit G, Palmetto, FL., 34221, and the City of Clearwater to provide vessel removal, towing, storage, and/or disposal services to accommodate all needs of the Clearwater Police Department and the Marine and Aviation Department in the annual amount of $100,000.00 for the initial term with two, one-year renewal options pursuant to Request for Proposal 12-25 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On January 9, 2025, the City issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 12-25 seeking qualified vendors to provide vessel removal, towing, storage, and/or disposal services in accordance with the RFP’s terms and conditions. A total of five responses were received.
An evaluation committee consisting of members from the Marine and Aviation Department and the Clearwater Police Department evaluated the qualified responses. Based on qualifications, experience, available facilities, equipment, and capacity, Divecom Services was selected as the recommended vendor.
The City may, from time to time, require modifications to the scope of services to be performed by Divecom Services. Any such modifications, including adjustments to compensation for contract terms, shall be mutually agreed upon by both parties and formalized through a written amendment to this agreement.
Divecom Services shall submit invoices to the City for approval, with payment terms set at Net 30 days.
The agreement establishes an initial one-year term effective May 16, 2025 through May 15, 2026, with two additional one-year renewal options at the City’s discretion.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds for this contract are available in capital improvement project 315-93415, Waterway Maintenance, funded by General Fund revenues.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
High Performing Government: 1.2 Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through systematic management efforts.
Economic & Housing Opportunity: 2.2 Cultivate a business climate that welcomes entrepreneurship, inspires local investment, supports Eco-friendly enterprises, and encourages high-quality job growth.
