25 ft. Fiberglass Boat, Outboard Motor, Boat Trailer, and Accessories

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 802-25-57190) for the procurement of a comprehensive 25-foot fiberglass boat package for their Law Enforcement Division, covering jurisdictions in Travis County and multiple Austin City areas. The solicitation specifically seeks one complete marine package comprising a 25-foot fiberglass boat (with example models like Brunswick 250 Justice or Boston Whaler 250 Dauntless), a 300hp outboard motor (such as Mercury Sea Pro 300 Commercial DTS or Suzuki DF300 AP), and a compatible aluminum tandem axle boat trailer. Bidders must provide line-item pricing for the boat, motor, trailer, and delivery costs separately, with the entire package to be delivered as a single assembled unit to the TPWD Law Enforcement Region 7 Office in Temple, Texas. Optional accessories may be awarded based on fund availability, including items like cup holders, T-Top, dome lights, flood lights, spotlight, siren, electronics package, wireless engine cutoff switch system, VHF radio, and helm station pad. The bid response deadline is 2:00 PM on January 30, 2025, with the contract commencing upon issuance and terminating upon delivery and final acceptance. TPWD encourages multiple bids with different manufacturers/models to address potential delivery delays and will make the award on an all-or-none basis to the bidder providing the best value to the state.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but bidders must be qualified Texas bidders as defined in Title 34 TAC Rule 20.32(68) if showing a Texas address. TPWD has built flexibility into the solicitation by allowing vendors to submit multiple bids with different configurations and by reserving the option to pick up the boat package from vendors in close proximity to minimize freight charges. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the boat package suggests a significant procurement investment, likely in the range of $100,000 to $250,000 depending on selected accessories and specific model configurations. The all-or-none award approach indicates that TPWD is seeking a comprehensive solution that meets their precise operational requirements for their Law Enforcement Division's marine operations. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, suggesting this may be a new procurement to replace existing marine assets or expand the current fleet.