What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Redondo Beach seeks a vendor to provide full operations management services for the Redondo Beach Marina, including slip and dock administration, mooring reservations, boat hoist operations, public launch supervision, tenant services, unlawful detainer and vessel lien management, and overall facility maintenance. The selected firm must establish an on-site office, assign a designated Marina Manager, oversight maintenance activities, and develop a comprehensive Operations Plan. Eligibility is limited to onshore vendors within the USA. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the City’s Procurement Portal on OpenGov by Friday, November 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST. An optional pre-proposal conference takes place on October 9, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026. The contract period will be for one year, and the solicitation seeks proposals for budget consideration.
Scope of work
- Full operational management of slip and dock administration and tenant services
- Daily boat hoist operations with extended seasonal hours and 24-hour emergency on-call service
- Supervision of public launch operations and tenant services
- Maintenance and facilities management including preventative, routine, and emergency repairs
- Management of unlawful detainer actions and vessel lien processes with legal counsel
- Security management planning and incident monitoring
- Financial management, revenue collection, budgeting, and monthly performance reporting
- Operation and management of the public boat launch upon completion
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Proposer Qualifications and Relevant Experience | 30 |
| Cost Proposal | 20 |
Minimum qualifications
- Onshore (USA Only) vendors
- Obtain a City of Redondo Beach business license prior to commencing work
- Experience in marina operations, including management of commercial, recreational, and public facilities
- Knowledge of California Coastal Commission requirements related to waterfront commercial operations
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter signed by authorized representative
- Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Proposer Qualifications, Relevant Experience, and Past Performance
- Technical Proposal
- Sample Reports
- Commission Structure and Cost Proposal
- Proposed edits or exceptions to Sample Agreement with justifications, if applicable
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the City's procurement portal
- Instructions
- Submit electronically in PDF format through OpenGov at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/redondo. Letter-size paper formatting with Arial 12-pt font for narrative text.