Pinellas County Opengov #28149

Concession Ferry Services

The government buyer is Pinellas County, Florida, specifically the Pinellas County Parks Department. The awarded vendor is Sea Adventures Inc., which operates ferry services at Fort DeSoto Park. The contract covers concession ferry services including passenger ferry routes to Egmont Key and Shell Key. The ferry vessels include a 1993 49-passenger, 46-foot Catamaran by Corinthian Yacht and a 2016 49-passenger catamaran by Sightseer Marine, both US Coast Guard approved and equipped with low-emission twin motors meeting EPA standards. Services include narrated ferry rides, optional snorkeling tours with gear, food and beverage service onboard, and educational narratives about local natural resources and history. The contract requires compliance with all applicable laws, insurance coverage including workers compensation, general liability, watercraft liability, and umbrella liability with specified limits, and adherence to confidentiality and public records laws. The contract term is 60 months starting August 15, 2021, with two possible 36-month extensions. Compensation to the County is 12% of sales paid monthly. The place of performance is Fort DeSoto Park, Largo, FL, with ferry operations involving docking at Bay Pier and the Fort DeSoto boat ramp. The contract includes detailed dispute resolution procedures for invoice payments and requires the contractor to maintain qualified personnel and comply with E-Verify requirements. Marketing and staffing details are also specified, with a focus on maintaining high service quality and customer satisfaction.

Description

Contract awarded by Pinellas County to Sea Adventures Inc for concession ferry services. The contract duration is from July 21, 2021, to July 20, 2029, with a total award amount of $165,000. The contract may be renewed for up to 3 additional years. The procurement classification is "Request for Proposal - Revenue (RFP-R)".

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