22 Ft. Fiberglass Boat, Motor, Trailer Packages

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is soliciting bids for five complete watercraft systems, each comprising a 21 to 23-foot fiberglass boat, a 250hp EFI outboard motor, and an aluminum trailer, to be used by its Law Enforcement Division for patrol, search and rescue, and enforcement operations. The equipment must be new, unused, and fully compliant with U.S. Coast Guard, American Boat and Yacht Council, and Texas state regulations, including CARB 3-star emissions standards and ABYC wiring and safety protocols. Delivery is required FOB destination to one of five regional offices, with the contractor responsible for predelivery inspection and ensuring the units are ready for immediate operation upon arrival, including delivery to locations without loading docks. Optional equipment such as VHF radios, flood lights, spotlight systems, wireless engine cutoff switches, and helm pads may be included at TPWD’s discretion based on funding availability. The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, with no minimum size or socioeconomic set-aside specified, though state-certified Historically Underutilized Businesses may be considered under Texas Government Code Chapter 2161. Bids must include brand and model specifications, descriptive literature, delivery timelines, and completed certifications, and must be submitted by email or physical delivery by the deadline of April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Award will be made on a best value basis, weighing price against vendor qualifications, past performance, and ability to meet delivery schedules, with evaluation conducted as a trade-off analysis rather than lowest price technically acceptable. Contract administration requires electronic invoicing to Accounts.Payable@tpwd.texas.gov, with remittance directed to the Fleet Manager at the Austin headquarters. Contractors must comply with stringent state-mandated certifications, including disclosure of felony convictions, use of E-Verify for employment eligibility, adherence to the Drug-Free Workplace Act, prohibition of lobbying with federal funds, and avoidance of transactions with abortion providers or restricted foreign telecommunications vendors. Subcontractors must be pre-approved, and the prime contractor remains fully liable for all performance. The contract prohibits assignment without prior approval and requires indemnification of the State of Texas for any claims arising from contractor actions. All items must be new, marine-grade, and equipped with USCG-approved safety gear, with compliance verified through inspections at both the vendor’s facility and the final delivery location. The solicitation does not require federal CAGE or UEI codes, instead relying on the Texas Identification Number, and