Boats, Over 21 Feet, Including Ferries

TXMAS-21-12001 is a state-level multiple award vehicle established to facilitate the procurement of boats exceeding 21 feet in length, including ferries and specialized maritime vessels. The vehicle encompasses a comprehensive range of watercraft types including trawlers, fishing boats, oil and gas crew boats, rescue ships, and passenger or automobile ferries. This procurement vehicle enables Texas governmental entities and authorized users to access standardized contracting mechanisms for acquiring these specialized vessels, supporting maritime operations and emergency response capabilities across the state.

Gravois Aluminum Boats, LLC, operating under the trade name Metal Shark Boats, serves as the prime contractor on this vehicle. The contract is managed by CPA Contract Management and covers the geographic area of the state of Texas. The award was executed on July 16, 2021, with a five-year period of performance extending through July 15, 2026. The vehicle is classified as a TXMAS-type contract, which represents the state's multiple award vehicle framework for streamlined governmental procurement.

The IDV TXMAS-21-12001 (Gravois Aluminum Boats, LLC dba Metal Shark Boats) consolidates procurement authority for boats over 21 feet under a single master agreement with Gravois Aluminum Boats, LLC as the designated awardee. This single-award IDV structure provides Texas government entities with direct access to specialized maritime vessel procurement throughout the five-year performance period. The contract leverages UNSPSC and NIGP codes (25111501, 25111502, 25111511, 25111603, 25111508, and NIGP 12023) to establish clear commodity classifications and facilitate efficient purchasing for qualifying governmental organizations within the state.