ESBD_504566_1776875653497_802-26-72212-R Addendum 1.pdf

This Addendum 1 document modifies the original solicitation issued by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for a helicopter-mounted turret camera system procurement. The solicitation seeks one helicopter-mounted turret camera system with a five-year service plan to replace the existing Wescam MX-10 camera on TPWD helicopter N350PW. Deliverables include the mounted turret camera system, installation services, and eight hours of training for up to eight TPWD Aviation staff members. Bidders must submit separate pricing for Line 1 (the mounted turret camera system) and Line 2 (the five-year service plan). The original bid due date was April 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST, with submissions directed to Purchasing.bidbox@tpwd.texas.gov or TPWD Purchasing and Contracting at 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744. The contract commences upon issuance and automatically expires upon agreed-upon delivery and final acceptance by TPWD. Inquiries should be directed to Synthia De Hoyos, CTCD, at 512.389.4510.

The solicitation designates this as a proprietary purchase under Section 2155.067, Texas Government Code, requiring 100% compatibility with existing systems on helicopter N350PW, with acceptable products including the Wescam MX-10 Series Gen 4 or TPWD-approved equivalent. The State reserves the right to award based on low line-item bid, low total of line items, or any combination serving the State's best interest, and may reject bid items at its sole discretion. Preference may be claimed under Title 34 TAC Rule 20.38 for Texas bidders, veteran-owned businesses, and environmentally sensitive materials, with VetHUB preference requiring CPA certification. All bidders with a Texas address must certify as Texas bidders, and all respondents must certify compliance with Executive Order GA-48 regarding foreign adversary restrictions. No specific budget range or award value was listed in the solicitation documents.