17ft Center Console Mud Boat Packages

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is requesting bids for three 17-foot aluminum flat-bottom center console mud boat packages—each including a 40-horsepower surface drive outboard motor and trailer with delivery to two locations—under IFB, with bids due August 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Eligibility is restricted to actively licensed marine dealers, manufacturers, or authorized distributors; authorized distributors must provide supporting documentation of authorization with the bid.

The scope comprises three complete packages for shallow-water operation with light vegetation, all equipment new and fully assembled upon delivery. Boats must be .125-gauge 5086 marine-grade aluminum construction with self-bailing capability, hydraulic steering, LED lighting, automatic bilge pump, center console design with navigation controls, marine-grade battery system, and fire extinguisher; all designs must comply with U.S. Coast Guard regulations and 33 CFR Part 183. Motors must feature V-twin air-cooled engines with power trim and tilt. Trailers must be aluminum or galvanized with appropriate axles, DOT-compliant LED lighting, mechanical winch systems, and highway-operation capacity. Two complete packages deliver to TPWD Law Enforcement Region 7 in Temple, Texas; one package delivers to TPWD Law Enforcement Special Operations in Austin.

Pricing must be submitted on an FOB destination basis with all freight included; vendors may propose pickup alternatives. Unit prices are required for boat, motor, and trailer separately, plus delivery fees for each location, though packages are delivered as assembled units. Responses remain binding for 60 business days from the bid due date. TPWD reserves the right to award based on lowest line-item bid, lowest total, or other combinations serving the state's best interest, and will evaluate on lowest price, ability and qualifications, delivery schedule, and past performance. All vendors must comply with Executive Order GA-48 regarding foreign adversaries, provide proof of no debarment or suspension, and satisfy E-Verify compliance, drug-free workplace standards, and anti-boycott provisions under Texas Government Code. TPWD will conduct predelivery inspection at the vendor's facility prior to final delivery. All equipment is covered by manufacturer's standard warranty.