18 foot Aluminum Boat, Motor and Trailer

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking to purchase one (1) custom built 18 foot Aluminum Center Console Boat, one (1) 80 HP four stroke Jet Drive Outboard Motor, and one (1) custom built Aluminum Trailer. The boat and motor are to be designed for operation in shallow water and light vegetation. This procurement is being conducted through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process, with bids due by 2:00 PM on February 27, 2024. TPWD reserves the right to make an award on the basis of low line item bid, low total of line items, or in any other combination that serves the best interest of the state. The successful contractor will be required to deliver the complete boat package to the TPWD LE Region 5 Office in San Antonio, Texas and provide a manufacturer's warranty on all equipment.

The IFB outlines preferences for historically underutilized businesses and the state's right to audit records. The successful contractor will be required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are specified, and the IFB does not provide any details on award values or budget ranges.