25 ft. Fiberglass Shallow Sport X-3 Patrol Vessel Tri Hull Boats, Outboard Motors, Boat Trailers, and Accessories

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking to procure two 25-foot fiberglass Shallow Sport X-3 Patrol Vessel Tri-Hull boats for its Law Enforcement Division's Region 8 office in Corpus Christi, Texas. The procurement includes two 350 horsepower outboard motors, two boat trailers, and optional accessories such as cup holders, T-tops, dome lights, flood lights, spotlights, sirens, speakers, navigation signals, electronics packages, VHF radios, helm station pads, and power pole anchors. The boats must meet specific federal regulations (33 CFR Part 183), have a nine-foot beam, weigh 1,400-2,500 pounds dry, have a five-inch draft, and accommodate a minimum of eight persons. The bid submission deadline is January 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time, with bids to be submitted via email or mail to TPWD's Purchasing and Contracting office. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the respondent offering the best value, considering lowest price, ability and qualifications, delivery schedule, and past performance.

Respondents must be actively licensed marine dealers, manufacturers, or manufacturer's authorized distributors, with documentation of authorization required if applicable. The procurement is funded by a federal grant specifically for Shallow Sport X-3 Nearshore Response Vessels, and no alternate makes or models will be considered. A predelivery inspection will be conducted at the vendor's facility prior to delivery, with TPWD covering initial inspection travel costs. Vendor responses will remain binding for 60 business days from the bid due date. The contract term will commence upon issuance and automatically expire upon delivery and final acceptance by TPWD. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the procurement includes detailed line-item pricing requirements for evaluation. All products must be new equipment, covered by the manufacturer's standard warranty, and delivered in full compliance with the solicitation specifications.