20 ft. Aluminum Boat Package for Inland Fisheries Division

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Inland Fisheries Division is seeking to procure a comprehensive 20-foot aluminum boat package through Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 802-25-58839), targeting Johnson County. The procurement includes three primary components: one twenty-foot aluminum boat with a fifteen-degree all-welded modified V hull, one 150HP four-stroke outboard motor, and one boat trailer constructed with aluminum and galvanized steel components. Vendors must be actively licensed marine dealers, manufacturers, or authorized distributors capable of delivering a fully assembled package to the TPWD Inland Fisheries Jasper District Office in Brookeland, TX. The bid evaluation will consider multiple factors including lowest price, boat design and safety, vendor qualifications, delivery schedule, and past performance. Key submission details mandate that bids must be received by July 1, 2025, at 2:00 pm CST, with TPWD reserving the right to award the contract based on best value considerations.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), providing potential competitive advantages for qualifying vendors. Compliance requirements encompass various state and federal regulations related to cybersecurity, environmental protection, and workforce standards. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid allows for line-item pricing for each component (boat, motor, trailer) and includes a delivery fee for the complete assembled package. Vendors are given flexibility in their pricing approach, with TPWD potentially opting to pick up the package locally to save freight charges if the vendor is in close proximity to the delivery location. The procurement emphasizes a comprehensive, integrated approach to acquiring a marine vessel package, with strict requirements for vendor qualifications and package specifications that ensure the highest quality and operational readiness for the Inland Fisheries Division's needs.