NIGP 12063: Motors, Outboard, Gasoline

NIGP 12063 Motors, Outboard, Gasoline (Item) covers gasoline outboard motors that state and local governments procure as part of larger vessel packages for law enforcement, search and rescue, natural resource management, and coastal operations. Recent activity shows these motors are rarely bought standalone; they arrive bundled with boats and trailers in competitive IFBs, most commonly from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and Florida state agencies. Horsepower specifications range from 25 to 350 HP depending on vessel class and operational mission, with four-stroke electronic fuel injection engines dominating current procurement. Eligible vendors must hold active marine dealer, distributor, or manufacturer licenses and provide proof of authorization when quoting proprietary makes. Award decisions rest on best value, with pricing, qualifications, delivery timeline, and past performance as primary evaluation criteria.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department dominates recent volume, with nine separate IFBs posted since May 2026 for motors ranging 25 to 350 HP paired with aluminum and fiberglass hulls for law enforcement operations across regional offices in Temple, Tyler, San Antonio, Port Arthur, College Station, and other locations. Illinois Department of Natural Resources has issued five separate solicitations since late April 2026 for replacement motors (115 to 300 HP) and installation on existing work skiffs for the Conservation Police, with mandatory completion dates of June 30, 2026. Glynn County, Georgia posted IFB27-012 on October 12, 2026 (due October 28, 2026) for a public safety vessel with propulsion system for coastal and tidal waterway operations. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is bidding a 140 HP Suzuki motor as part of a Carolina Skiff package (ITB FWC 26-27-18, due October 23, 2026). Volusia County, Florida issued RFQ 26-Q-85LS (due May 20, 2026) for a shallow-draft skiff with 50+ HP motor for sea turtle habitat work. Maryland Department of Natural Resources posted a Small Procurement for two 450 HP Yamaha motors with rigging (due July 7, 2026). Illinois State Police procured a Mercury 50 HP motor as part of a Zodiac military-grade inflatable package via brand-name solicitation (due May 13, 2026). Activity concentrates in Texas, Illinois, and Florida, with secondary procurement across Georgia, Maryland, and Washington-state cooperative vehicles.