TPWD Various Equipment Attachments for State Parks Division

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is soliciting bids for three specialized equipment attachments—Bucket Replacement Sweeper/Broom, Articulating Brush Cutter, and Skid Steer Tree Shear—to be delivered to three specific state park locations across Texas: Hueco Tanks State Historic Site, Dinosaur Valley State Park, and Lake Mineral Wells State Park. Each item must be new, covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and compliant with exact technical specifications including compatibility with designated machinery such as the John Deere 5075E and Bobcat T870 Track Loader, as well as hydraulic, dimensional, and operational requirements. Delivery must occur F.O.B. destination, with full offloading to the ground onsite at no additional cost to the agency, and all equipment must be ready for immediate operation upon arrival. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. CST on August 21, 2026, and late submissions will be automatically disqualified. Respondents must submit a signed and completed bid form, specify brand and model, provide delivery timelines, and include supporting documentation such as brochures, specification sheets, and safety reports. The contract requires strict adherence to Texas Government Code provisions, including compliance with the Public Information Act, Lobbying Disclosure Act, Drug-Free Workplace Act, and anti-association statutes related to foreign terrorist organizations, abortion providers, energy company boycotts, and firearm industry discrimination. Award will be made based on best value, considering price and other factors such as past performance (which is a mandatory pass/fail gate under state procurement codes), ability and experience, delivery schedule, life cycle costs, and installation costs, with TPWD serving as the sole judge of best value. The state reserves the right to award based on low line-item pricing, total line-item cost, or any combination deemed in the state’s best interest. Payment details require invoices to include the contractor’s name exactly as registered, Texas Payee Identification Number, correct remit-to address, contract number, detailed line items with pricing, and any applicable discounts, submitted either via email or mail to the designated accounts payable office. Contractors must meet strict cybersecurity, accessibility, insurance, and employment eligibility requirements under state law, including using E-Verify for all employees and subcontractors, maintaining required insurance coverage for the contract term, and completing cybersecurity training if accessing state systems. All iron and steel components must be U.S.-produced, electrical equipment must meet OSHA and UL/FMRC/NEMA standards, and items must comply with Texas accessibility