ESBD_516612_1780425255154_802-26-75102-B_Addendum 1.pdf

This is an Addendum issued by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to extend the deadline for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 802-26-75102-B for the procurement of 17-foot center console mud boat packages. The solicitation requests three complete boat packages, each consisting of a 17-foot aluminum flat-bottom center console boat, a 40-horsepower surface drive outboard motor, and an aluminum or galvanized trailer. The original bid due date of June 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time has been extended to June 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Two packages are designated for delivery to the TPWD LE Region 7 Office in Temple, Texas, and one package for delivery to the TPWD LE Special Operations Office in Austin, Texas. All bids must be submitted via email to Purchasing.BidBox@tpwd.texas.gov or by mail to TPWD Purchasing and Contracting at 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. Respondents are required to acknowledge receipt of this addendum and return a signed copy with their bid submission.

All equipment must be new, meet U.S. Coast Guard flotation and safety requirements, and include hydraulic steering, marine-grade wiring, LED lighting systems, bilge pumps, and comprehensive console controls. Respondents must provide separate line-item pricing for the boat, motor, and trailer for property reporting purposes, with all freight charges included FOB destination. TPWD reserves the right to award based on the lowest line-item bid, lowest total, or any combination serving the state's best interest. Eligible bidders must be actively licensed marine dealers, manufacturers, or manufacturers' authorized distributors, and all equipment must be covered by manufacturer's standard warranty with no remanufactured or gray market items acceptable. Payment will be made within 30 days of invoice receipt and acceptance of goods. All bids remain binding for 60 business days, and the contract commences upon issuance and expires upon delivery and final acceptance by TPWD.