18ft Center Console Mud Boat Package

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking to procure a fully assembled 18-foot aluminum flat bottom center console mud boat, a 40 HP surface drive outboard motor, and an aluminum boat trailer as a single unit designed specifically for operation in shallow water with light vegetation. The package must meet or exceed detailed specifications dated May 2026 and comply with federal regulations including 33 CFR Part 183 and U.S. Coast Guard flotation standards, as well as Texas Department of Transportation lighting requirements for the trailer. All items must be delivered fully assembled at FOB destination, freight prepaid and allowed, with pricing inclusive of shipping, handling, and delivery fees, and bidders must specify delivery timelines from receipt of order, with a default of 14 calendar days if not stated. The solicitation, identified as 802-26-75102-C, was posted on May 15, 2026, with responses due by 2:00 PM CST on June 2, 2026, and must be submitted via email or mail to TPWD’s purchasing office, accompanied by a signed IFB form, product specifications, and brand/model details; late submissions will be rejected without exception. Bidders must certify compliance with numerous federal and state legal requirements, including the Clean Air Act, Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Section 889 and 1260H of the NDAA, 15 C.F.R. §791.4 regarding foreign adversaries, Texas Government Code Chapter 2161 for Historically Underutilized Business participation, and the Immigration Reform and Control Act, among others. They must also attest to not being suspended, debarred, or listed on federal terrorism watchlists, not having received compensation to assist in preparing the solicitation, and not engaging in prohibited surveillance or intimidation activities. Financial and administrative obligations include maintaining records for seven years, providing current certificates of insurance for workers’ compensation and unemployment coverage, and ensuring all invoices contain the contractor’s Texas Identification Number, Texas Payee Identification Number, purchase order number, detailed deliverables, and net totals for payment, which is typically issued within 30 days of receipt of a properly prepared invoice. Evaluation for award will be based on whether the bidder passes mandatory past performance criteria and offers the best value considering price, qualifications, delivery schedule, and alignment with TPWD’s goals, with award made on an all-or-none basis. TPWD retains full