22' Aluminum Boat, Trailer, and Motor Package (IF)

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is soliciting bids for a complete marine equipment package consisting of a single 22’–23’ aluminum boat, a 150 HP four-stroke outboard motor, a tandem-axle boat trailer, and all associated safety and operational accessories, as detailed in specifications dated August 2026. The solicitation, identified as 802-26-77990, was posted on August 5, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on August 19, 2026, at 8:00 PM Central Time. The procurement targets the Inland Fisheries Division and is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB), indicating a competitive sealed bidding process likely to result in a firm-fixed-price contract. Bidders must meet exact technical specifications, including a minimum 0.125” aluminum gauge hull with a 15° V design, non-slip diamond plate flooring, a 25” transom, and a 2,000 lb capacity, while the motor must be a Mercury 150 HP 4-stroke or equivalent with a 25” shaft, electronic fuel injection, electric start, hydraulic steering, and a stainless steel propeller. The trailer must include surge brakes, and all equipment must be equipped with USCG-compliant navigation lights and fire extinguishers, with no front bow cleats permitted. Delivery is FOB destination to the TPWD Wichita Falls District Office at 409 Chester Avenue, Canyon, TX 76301, and full acceptance occurs only after inspection at the delivery point. Pricing is not disclosed by TPWD, and bidders are required to submit unit and extended prices for each line item, including delivery, with the contract value determined solely through competitive bidding. The evaluation process follows a best-value trade-off methodology, prioritizing lowest price as the primary factor, followed closely by boat design and safety, contractor qualifications and experience, delivery schedule, past performance, life cycle costs, and installation costs—none of which are weighted numerically, allowing TPWD broad discretion in selecting the most advantageous offer. Contractors must comply with a suite of state-specific clauses covering HUB certification, E-Verify enrollment, cybersecurity training, felony conviction disclosure, immigration law adherence, prohibition of assignment without approval, and alignment with Texas Government Code and Administrative Code standards. All proposals must be submitted electronically to Purchasing.BidBox@tpwd