Anderson County Boat Storage Lease

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking a 24-month lease for boat storage space in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas, with the option for three additional one-year renewals. The solicitation requires approximately 1,800 total square feet of storage space, specifically consisting of three side-by-side storage spaces with an open-contiguous floor plan, a minimum height of 14 feet, width of 12 feet, and depth of 50 feet. The facility must meet rigorous specifications, including concrete flooring capable of supporting heavy vehicles, adequate driveway access, perimeter security fencing with locking gates, 24-hour surveillance cameras, indoor and outdoor lighting, electrical outlets, and 24/7 accessibility. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on January 28, 2025, with the contract period running from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. Evaluation criteria will include lowest price, ability and qualifications, delivery/service schedule, past performance, and proximity to Loop 256 in Palestine. The lessor will be responsible for all monthly electric and water utility costs, which must be included in the rental cost, and must provide a 2-hour emergency response time and next-business-day response for non-emergency service calls.

The solicitation includes preferences for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) certified by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and demonstrates a preference for Texas-based bidders. Potential respondents must submit a manually signed bid with a Texas Identification Number, with automatic disqualification for failure to manually sign the documents. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is structured to select the most advantageous proposal based on a combination of price and qualitative factors. TPWD reserves the right to make an award based on the lowest line-item bid, lowest total of line items, or any combination that best serves the state's interests. The competitive solicitation is open to private storage facility owners or operators who can meet the detailed facility requirements and service expectations outlined in the invitation for bid. Respondents should carefully review all specifications and prepare their submissions to demonstrate compliance with the technical, operational, and responsiveness criteria established by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.