ATV/UTV Replacement Oil Spill Division

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is seeking bids for utility vehicles to support its Oil Spill Division regional offices through Invitation for Bids (IFB No. 4178-SK). The procurement involves acquiring four All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and one Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) across three specific regions: two 2025 Polaris Sportsman 850 Ultimate Trail ATVs for Region 1 (Port Neches), one 2025 Can Am Defender Lonestar UTV for Region 2 (La Porte), and two 2025 Honda Foreman Rubicon 4x4 ATVs for Region 4 (Brownsville). The bid submission deadline is December 13, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. CT, with bid responses remaining valid for 120 days. Evaluation criteria will focus on purchase price and compliance with specified requirements, with the GLO determining the best value for the state as directed by Texas Government Code 2155.074. Vendors must submit detailed pricing information using Exhibit A Price Schedule, which must include all associated costs for labor, materials, transportation, shipping, and delivery. The GLO intends to award one or more purchase orders, with delivery required within 270 calendar days from the purchase order date.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Vendors may bid on any or all regional office locations, with the understanding that proposed vehicle substitutions must meet or exceed the specified requirements and receive GLO approval. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement covers multiple Texas counties including Cameron, Harris, Johnson, and Little Cypress CDP. The solicitation includes compliance requirements related to Israel boycotts, energy companies, and critical infrastructure. Although no specific budget range is detailed, vendors must provide comprehensive pricing that encompasses all aspects of the vehicle procurement. Multiple vendors may be awarded contracts under this solicitation, providing flexibility in meeting the GLO's equipment needs for its Oil Spill Division regional offices.