Aluminum Boat, Motor, Trailer Package

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking to procure a comprehensive boat package for its Inland Fisheries division in San Antonio, specifically located in Bexar County. The procurement involves one 24-foot aluminum boat (such as a 2024 Sea Ark Shadow 24V or 2024 Borel 2472 Modified V), one 150 horsepower four-stroke outboard motor (compatible with 2024 Mercury or Yamaha models), and a corresponding galvanized trailer. The equipment must be brand new, not re-manufactured or "gray market" items, and fully covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bidders are required to possess a valid boat dealer license and submit line-item pricing for the boat, motor, and trailer, with the award to be made on an all-or-none basis to the vendor providing the best value to TPWD. The solicitation, identified as Solicitation #802-25-55584 B, has a response deadline of November 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM CT, with bids to be fully assembled and lake-ready upon delivery. An addendum was issued on November 13, 2024, clarifying a technical specification change from an oil pressure gauge to a water pressure gauge in the console control box.

The procurement does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations, meaning all qualified boat dealers can submit proposals. There are no mentioned incumbent vendors or current contractors associated with this solicitation. The documents do not provide a specific award value or budget range for the boat, motor, and trailer package. The delivery requirements are stringent, with the contractor required to provide advance notice before delivery and use equipment that does not require TPWD staff assistance for unloading, as the facility lacks loading dock facilities. Shipping will be FOB destination, with all associated costs to be included in the bid price. The contract will commence upon issuance and automatically expire upon the delivery and final acceptance of the equipment by TPWD. The procurement is geographically specific to Bexar County, Texas, and focuses on acquiring a complete, functional boat package for the department's Inland Fisheries operations.