18-Foot Aluminum Boat, Motor and Trailer Package

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 802-25-59097 for a specialized marine procurement in Travis County, seeking a comprehensive boat package consisting of one custom-built 18-foot aluminum center console boat, one 90 horsepower four-stroke outboard motor, and one aluminum trailer. The solicitation requires a marine-grade aluminum hull designed for shallow water operations with light vegetation, fully compliant with United States Coast Guard regulations. Specific equipment requirements include navigation lights, bilge pump, a Humminbird Helix 9 chirp electronics package, trolling motor, power pole, and other specialized marine equipment. The bid is scheduled for submission by April 3, 2025, at 2:00 pm CST, with the contract commencing upon issuance and automatically expiring after delivery and final acceptance by TPWD. Evaluation criteria will focus on best value, considering factors such as lowest price, vendor qualifications, delivery schedule, and past performance. A mandatory qualification is that the vendor must possess an active Marine Dealer License.

The procurement appears to have potential set-aside considerations related to historically underutilized business (HUB) requirements, consistent with Texas state procurement regulations. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the boat package suggests a significant investment in specialized maritime equipment. The solicitation includes various legal and regulatory certifications, indicating a structured procurement process with multiple compliance checkpoints. Vendors will be required to demonstrate adherence to state and federal legal standards beyond the technical specifications of the marine equipment. The bid allows for line-item pricing of individual components (boat, motor, trailer) while mandating delivery as a complete, integrated package. The procurement is specifically targeted at marine equipment suppliers with demonstrated capabilities in delivering high-performance, specialized boat packages for governmental operational needs.