Purchase and Install ADA EZ Dock Launch Kit and Transfer Bench System for Martin Creek Lake State Park

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is soliciting bids for the purchase and installation of an ADA-accessible EZ Dock Launch Kit and Transfer Bench System at Martin Creek Lake State Park in Rusk County, Texas, under solicitation number 802-26-80516. The contract requires the delivery and installation of one EZ Launch, Drive Through ADA Kayak Launch Kit (Model 500953) and one ADA Transfer Bench System (Model 50089000), with full site execution including offload, assembly, launch, calibration, and training. All work must be performed by a certified installer, and delivery must be arranged so that TPWD is not required to unload the equipment due to the absence of a loading dock. The bid must specify the brand and model of equipment, include descriptive literature verifying compliance with specifications, and provide delivery timelines from receipt of order. Bids are due by June 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, and late submissions will be rejected without exception. The solicitation is issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB), with award made on an all-or-none basis, prioritizing best value as determined solely by TPWD, considering price, ability and experience, delivery schedule, and the proposal’s alignment with the goals of accessibility and public service. The contract is exempt from Texas State Sales Tax and Federal Excise Tax, and bidders must comply with Buy Texas requirements under §2155.4441 of the Government Code, as well as federal and state laws governing labor, safety, environmental protection, and equal opportunity. Contractors must adhere to the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act, ensure all electrical components meet OSHA, UL, FMRC, or NEMA standards, and maintain Worker’s Compensation and unemployment insurance from Texas-licensed carriers with an “A” rating from Best. Bidders must certify they are not suspended or debarred on the System for Award Management or Texas debarred vendor lists, are not on terrorism watch lists, and are free from human trafficking violations under state law. Additionally, the contractor must provide all required permits and licenses at their own expense, comply with tax withholding requirements, and ensure key personnel remain assigned for the project’s duration. Invoicing must be submitted to TPWD’s Accounts Payable in Austin, include a TIN or PIN, the purchase order number, detailed line items, and a copy sent to Teresa Kay,