Alberta Purchasing #2024-NSP-CSFS-AUG-021

City of Chestermere Awards Contract for Mercury Boat Engine Replacement

The City of Chestermere has awarded a contract to replace the boat engine on Marine 116 with a new Mercury engine. - Government Buyer: - City of Chestermere, Alberta, Canada - Procurement office at 105 Marina Road, Chestermere, AB - OEM Highlight: - Mercury (manufacturer of the replacement boat engine) - Vendor: - Alberta Marine (awarded supplier) - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement of Marine 116's boat engine - Mercury brand engine selected for its 5-year warranty and nationwide serviceability at any Mercury dealer in Canada - No specific part numbers or quantities beyond the engine replacement are provided - Notable Requirements: - Replacement chosen due to the age (10 years) and unserviceable condition of the previous engine - Direct award process used for procurement - Emphasis on warranty and ease of future maintenance

Description

The City of Chestermere awarded a contract for the replacement of boat engines, specifically for Marine 116 which had broken down. The existing engine was 10 years old and repair was not recommended due to difficulty in acquiring parts. The new Mercury engines come with a 5-year warranty and can be serviced by any Mercury dealer in Canada, improving serviceability and reducing downtime. The award was made to Alberta Marine for $44,000 through a direct award process.

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