DATE: October 7, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Fire Department
TITLE: APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND CHANGE ORDER TO THE EXISTING PURCHASE ORDER WITH OCEANSIDE MARINE CENTRE FOR LIFEGUARD BOAT MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the City Council approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Oceanside Marine Centre in an amount not to exceed $126,300 for Lifeguard boat maintenance and, on an as-needed basis, emergency repair and equipment replacement; authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; approve a $75,000 change order to the existing purchase order with Oceanside Marine Centre for boat repairs and equipment replacement; approve the procurement as a sole source purchase; and authorize the Financial Services Director, or designee, to execute the change order.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
In February 2023, the Fire Department assumed responsibility for marine safety services in Oceanside Harbor from the Police Department, including the management and operation of three rescue vessels. These vessels are critical public safety resources used to support marine firefighting, ocean and vessel rescues, emergency medical responses, and other emergency operations within Oceanside Harbor and surrounding coastal waters.
Due to continuous exposure to saltwater and other adverse marine conditions, the rescue vessels require regular preventive maintenance, repairs, and periodic equipment replacement to remain safe and operational. Timely maintenance and repairs are essential to minimize vessel downtime and maintain marine emergency response capabilities.
Oceanside Marine Centre is located within Oceanside Harbor and remains the sole vendor in the Harbor that can provide the haul-out services necessary to inspect, maintain, and repair the Fire Department's rescue vessels. Its location also allows for immediate diagnostic and repair services when mecha...
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