MARINE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND UPGRADE SERVICES FOR VARIOUS COUNTY WATER VESSELS

The County of Ocean is soliciting bids from qualified and experienced marine service vendors to provide comprehensive maintenance, repair, and emergency response services for all County-owned watercraft. The contractor will be responsible for providing routine maintenance, electrical and electronic systems troubleshooting, hull and structural repairs, emergency repairs, and seasonal preparation and storage. The contractor must have a minimum of five years of verifiable experience in marine vessel repair and maintenance. The contract will serve as a blanket maintenance agreement to ensure operational readiness of the fleet throughout the year. Some key services include: • Fuel filter replacement • Engine manufacturer recommended service intervals for diesel and gasoline engines • Marine propulsion gear and water jet drive service • Oil and filter changes • Cooling system flushes • Lower unit servicing • Impeller replacement • Battery maintenance/replacement • Propeller and shaft inspections • Troubleshooting navigation lights, bilge pumps, gauges • Repair or replacement of GPS, sonar, radios, VHF systems • Electrical wiring and fuse box work • Fiberglass and gelcoat repair • Aluminum welding • Replacement of cleats, railings, and deck hardware • Haul-out and towing services • On-water engine failure diagnostics • Bilge pump/system failure resolution • Winterization and de-winterization • Fuel stabilization • Shrink wrapping • Launch and retrieval services • Bottom painting