Boat Electrofisher Systems

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is soliciting bids under solicitation number 802-26-77543 to establish a Blanket Contract for Boat Electrofisher Systems, with specifications dated June 2026, under the proprietary requirements of Section 2155.067 of the Texas Government Code. The contract, which will run from the date of award through August 31, 2028, with potential for up to three one-year renewals, anticipates an initial order of three Smith-Root Model 12038S Apex Boat Electrofisher Systems, each comprising a 7000-watt power unit with a color, sunlight-readable five-inch display, real-time data visualization, onboard tutorials, and USB 2.0 for software updates and data download. Each system includes a 15-foot cathode cable, two 40-foot anode cables, a 25-foot foot switch, and a 10-foot input power cable, all requiring 240 VAC input. The equipment must feature synchronized sound alerts and LED indicators, with configurable alert durations from 1 to 3,600 seconds, and comply with OSHA, UL, FMRC, or NEMA electrical standards. Bids must be submitted by June 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time via email, mail, or hand-delivery in sealed envelopes, with late submissions rejected outright. Respondents must guarantee products are new, unused, and currently in production, and if proposing alternatives, must fully describe the substitute and demonstrate full compliance with the proprietary specs. The award will be made to the provider offering the best value, considering price, qualifications, delivery schedule, past performance, life cycle and installation costs, with past performance serving as a mandatory pass/fail gate—any vendor with a rating below C, under corrective action by the Texas Comptroller, with repeated negative reports, or cancelled purchase orders in the last 12 months will be disqualified. Delivery must be FOB destination, freight prepaid, with a baseline 14-day delivery timeline if unspecified, and no substitutions allowed without TPWD’s written approval. The contract obligates the vendor to comply with extensive state and federal statutes including the Clean Air Act, Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Texas Public Information Act, and prohibitions against doing business with Iran, Sudan, or foreign terrorist organizations under Section