Aluminum Boat, Motor, Trailer Package

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is soliciting bids for an Aluminum Boat, Motor, and Trailer Package through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number 802-25-55584-C, targeting Inland Fisheries in Abilene, Texas. The procurement involves one 24-foot aluminum boat with a 0.125-gauge marine grade hull, 15 all-welded V hull construction, and approximately 94-inch beam width, paired with a 150 horsepower four-stroke outboard motor and a compatible boat trailer. Specific requirements include a center console with hydraulic steering, electrical components, and a water pressure gauge (modified by Addendum 1). Bidders must possess a valid boat dealer license and can propose equivalent brands or models to the referenced specifications. TPWD will award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the bidder providing the best value, considering factors such as price, ability, qualifications, experience, delivery schedule, and past performance. The bid submission deadline is November 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with the contract commencing upon issuance and automatically expiring upon delivery and final acceptance by TPWD.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned, and there are no details about existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration. The vendor must provide a minimum four-year warranty covering 100% parts and labor for the units and will be responsible for freight charges and delivery. The contractor must deliver the complete package as a fully assembled unit, with individual line-item costs required for property reporting purposes. While no specific budget range or award value is outlined in the documents, the procurement includes detailed payment terms requiring proper invoicing to TPWD Accounts Payable. The jurisdictions involved in this procurement include Terrell County and Abilene City, with the final delivery destination being the TPWD Inland Fisheries location in Abilene, Texas.