Boat Motors

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is soliciting bids for the purchase of two 250 horsepower Suzuki outboard motors, model DF250atlss5 or an approved equivalent, equipped with a 20-inch shaft, electronic fuel injection, electric start, fly-by-wire steering, and all necessary accessories including a compatible propeller, hydraulic jackplate, and pro helm. The motors must be brand new, unused, and fully operational upon delivery, meeting CARB 3-star emissions standards and covered by the manufacturer’s full warranty. Delivery is required FOB destination to either Twin City Boat Storage in Texas City or Captain Marks Bastrop Marina in Freeport, with the contractor responsible for all shipping, handling, and unloading costs without additional charge to the state. The contract requires compliance with Texas Government Code §2155.067 on proprietary procurement and adherence to federal and state regulations, including OSHA standards for electrical components and environmental mandates. Respondents must submit a complete proposal including signed bid forms, product literature, and documentation such as the Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin, TxDMV forms, operation and maintenance manuals, and a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template. All proposals must be received by 2:00 PM Central Time on April 29, 2026, via email to Purchasing.BidBox@tpwd.texas.gov or in sealed physical form. Evaluation is based on best value, prioritizing lowest price first, followed by the vendor’s ability to meet specifications, delivery schedule, and past performance, with a pass/fail assessment for past record. Contractors must certify compliance with E-Verify, provide a valid Texas Identification Number, submit required HB1295 forms if the contract exceeds $1 million, and disclose any conflicts of interest or felony convictions. Insurance must be maintained from Texas-licensed carriers with an “A” rating, and personnel must complete cybersecurity training. No military packaging standards apply, but items must be adequately preserved and labeled with the vendor’s name and requisition number on samples. Payment is processed by TPWD’s Accounts Payable office in Austin, with no electronic invoicing system mandated, and no contracting officer or technical representative details are provided in the solicitation.