A Moose Boat patrol vessel operated by the Sheriff's Marine Patrol is in need of a complete overhaul. The vessel has been towed to Moose Boat, Inc., the original manufacturer of the vessel. Moose Boat, Inc. has given Marine Patrol a quote for repairs necessary to put this unit back in service. These repairs are required to maintain the seaworthiness and operational effectiveness of the vessel. The repair work directly supports marine and ground operations, thus enhancing maritime law enforcement, EMS, fire, military, and industry personnel to respond, detect, prevent, operate, mitigate, and recover from any and all of the Transportation Security Incidents listed in the Northern California Bay Area Maritime Security Plan. Marine Patrol requests that Moose Boat, Inc., be considered as the sole source vendor for the repair work, as they are knowledgeable and competent in all aspects of the vessel and its systems. The estimate of $246,530 is the cost if determined that extensive repairs are needed. If the transmission and jet propulsion systems are found to be repairable, the cost will be reduced up to $50k.
Failure to perform the necessary repairs will preclude the Office of the Sheriff from fielding this maritime patrol asset, as it is currently not seaworthy and, as such, is out of service.