25’ Fiberglass Boat, Outboard Motor, and Trailer Package

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Law Enforcement Division is seeking to procure two Shallow Sport X-3 Nearshore Response Vessel Fiberglass Boats through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 802-25-59661-R, specifically for Region 8 in Corpus Christi. The procurement includes two 25-foot fiberglass tri-hull boats, two outboard motors, two boat trailers, and associated accessories, with the project funded by a federal grant. Each boat must be a specific gray color scheme, equipped with 350hp outboard motors, and meet extensive maritime regulatory requirements, including detailed specifications for boat construction, console design, seating, and electronics. The bid is due on May 7, 2025, at 2:00 pm CST, with TPWD reserving the right to make awards based on best value considerations such as lowest price, vendor qualifications, delivery schedule, and past performance. Potential optional accessories may include items like cup holders, T-top, dome lights, flood lights, spotlight, controller, siren, speaker, electronics package, VHF radio, and power pole blades, contingent on fund availability.

TPWD will only award the contract to an actively licensed Marine Dealer, Manufacturer, or Manufacturer's Authorized Distributor, effectively restricting participation to qualified marine industry professionals. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the solicitation documents. The contract will terminate upon full performance or delivery of the specified equipment, with no indication of incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements. While a specific award value was not explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple high-specification marine vessels and accessories, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. The solicitation emphasizes strict compliance with technical specifications, with no consideration of alternate make/models, indicating a precise procurement with limited vendor flexibility.