18ft Aluminum Boat Packages

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 802-25-59112 for two specialized boat packages targeting shallow water and light vegetation environments in Angelina County. The procurement seeks two distinct 18-foot aluminum boat packages: one with a flat bottom tiller mud boat configuration featuring a 40HP surface drive tiller motor and aluminum trailer, and a second package with a flat bottom center console mud boat accompanied by a 40HP surface drive outboard motor and aluminum trailer. Only actively licensed marine dealers, manufacturers, or manufacturer's authorized distributors are eligible to bid on this solicitation. The bid is scheduled to close on June 5, 2025, at 2:00 pm CST, with delivery requirements specified for TPWD's Law Enforcement Region 3 Office in Lufkin and Region 7 Office in Temple, Texas. TPWD will evaluate bids using best value criteria, which include lowest price, specification compliance, delivery schedule, and vendor past performance. Each boat package must be fully assembled and delivered as a complete unit, with line-item costs required for individual components.

The procurement includes several important compliance and organizational requirements that potential bidders must satisfy. Vendors must provide current certificates of insurance and comply with state procurement regulations, including provisions related to historically underutilized businesses (HUB) and cybersecurity training requirements. The solicitation contains restrictions on doing business with certain entities and mandates compliance with state and federal legal frameworks. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the procurement appears focused on acquiring specialized maritime equipment for law enforcement and operational purposes. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability to meet precise specifications for hull design, electrical systems, wiring, seating, and other critical boat package components. Additional considerations include potential preferences for historically underutilized businesses and strict adherence to state government procurement codes.