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Sheriff’s Office recommending the Board:
1) Make findings in accordance with Procurement Policy C-17 Section 3.4.3 that competitive bidding for SAFE boat repair would produce no economic benefit to the county due to insurance requirements;
2) Approve and authorize the Sheriff’s Office to proceed with using JBT Marine for necessary repairs to the SAFE Boat damaged during severe storm activity on Lake Tahoe in June 2025, with an estimated cost of $165,000;
3) Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute a Purchase Contract with JBT Marine for the SAFE Boat repairs;
4) Approve and authorize increases to the repair costs that may be found during the repair process that are economically reasonable contingent upon insurance coverage and Sheriff's Office approval;
5) Authorize the Auditor-Controller to process payment of a 50% deposit to JBT Marine in order to initiate repair work; and
6) Approve and authorize the Auditor-Controller to process final payment to JBT Marine upon invoice, with the understanding that insurance will reimburse the County for repair costs.
FUNDING: Reimbursable through insurance.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
In June 2025, Lake Tahoe experienced unforeseen and unusually severe storm activity, resulting in dangerous boating conditions. During these storms, multiple vessels on the lake were damaged with one capsizing, and the Sheriff’s Office SAFE Boat sustained significant damage while engaged in emergency response operations. The SAFE Boat is a critical asset for public safety operations on Lake Tahoe, including rescues, law enforcement, and emergency responses.
The SAFE Boat requires extensive repairs, estimated at $165,000. In order for the repairs to begin, the repair vendor, JBT Marine, requires a 50% deposit. Timely authorization of this deposit is essential to ensure that repairs are completed in advance of the next boating season. The vendor was chosen by the insurance company due to the specialty nature of the SAFE Bo...
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