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Award a contract (purchase order) to MetalCraft Marine Inc., Cape Vincent, New York, in the amount of $606,248.50 for the purchase of one new FireStorm 32 diesel waterjet, Fire/Rescue boat, in accordance with sec. 2.564 - (1) (d) Code of Ordinances, - other governmental bid, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The Department currently has a 2007 FIREHAWK 28 MCD fire/rescue boat, also known as Fire Boat 44. The boat has reached its life expectancy and will be surplused.
The Department researched and determined the specifications for the FireStorm 32 diesel waterjet to provide the Department and the community with the widest capability in both marine firefighting and water rescue within the available budget. The expected life span is twenty plus years. This boat is larger and heavier than the boat it will replace and will require some upgrades to the existing boat lift. Preliminary estimates do not exceed $25,000.00 for these expected upgrades.
All construction, electrical work, welding, and vessel structure will comply with the United States Coast Guard Code of Federal Regulations, ISO 12215 structural standard, American Boat & Yachting Council standards, and the American Bureau of Shipping standards.
MetalCraft Marine Inc. (MCM) guarantees the craft will be free from defects in materials and/or workmanship for a twelve-month period. MCM warrants its hull assembly and welds for a ten-year period.
There is an eight-month delivery period subject to conditions beyond the scope of the contract.
Payment terms are split into five different phases as outlined in the contract. Funding will be partially reimbursed by Pinellas County, as the equipment will help serve any unincorporated resident of the Clearwater Fire District. Pinellas County will reimburse $250,000.00 of the purchase cost of the boat in recognition of the contribution the boat will make to the County residents.
This purchase is being made under General Services Administration contract number GS-07F-0084J.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Penny for Pinellas funds are available in capital improvement project 91271, Fire Boat, to fund this contract in appropriation code 0-315-91271-564000-522-000-0000. Other Governmental Bid or contract is GSA# GS-07F-0084J.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: Not applicable