20 ft. Aluminum Flat Bottom Boat, dual 40HP Surface Drive Outboard Motors, and Boat Trailer with accessories

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Inland Fisheries Division is seeking to procure a specialized marine equipment package through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 802-25-60163, specifically targeting the Marshall District Office. The procurement includes one twenty-foot aluminum flat bottom mud boat designed for shallow water and light vegetation operations, two 40HP surface drive outboard motors, and a comprehensive boat trailer with associated accessories. The solicitation requires bidders to be actively licensed Marine Dealers, Manufacturers, or Manufacturer's Authorized Distributors, with mandatory documentation for distributors. Bids are due by 2:00 pm CST on June 3, 2025, at the TPWD Purchasing and Contracting office in Austin, Texas, with the boat package required to be delivered as a fully assembled single unit. Technical specifications are extensive, covering hull design, electrical systems, seating configurations, battery setups, and compliance with US Coast Guard and American Boat and Yacht Council standards. The bid allows for potential delivery fee adjustments and provides flexibility for TPWD to potentially retrieve the boat package locally to minimize freight charges.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, focusing instead on technical qualifications and licensing requirements for marine equipment vendors. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes that only actively licensed Marine Dealers, Manufacturers, or Authorized Distributors can participate in the bidding process. The contract is specific to Hockley County within Texas, with the equipment intended for the Inland Fisheries Marshall District Office. Although a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical specifications and requirement for a specialized mud boat with high-performance surface drive outboard motors suggest a significant procurement investment. The bid process requires line-item cost breakdowns for property reporting purposes, indicating a structured approach to financial documentation and potential future asset tracking. The procurement represents a targeted acquisition of specialized marine research and operational equipment for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Inland Fisheries Division.