Coastal Protection Replacement Boat & Trailer

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to procure a new, 2024 or 2025 model marine vessel with a catamaran design hull, outboard motor, and tandem axle trailer to replace the current boat used in its Region 3, Corpus Christi, Texas operations. The IFB provides detailed specifications for the vessel and trailer, and bidders must complete and execute the required IFB form. The GLO will consider best value for the state, as directed by Texas Government Code 2155.074, when awarding the contract. Key dates include the solicitation issue date of July 26, 2024, the deadline for submitting questions on August 2, 2024, the bid submission deadline of August 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. CT, and the expected notice of award/purchase order issuance on August 30, 2024. The IFB specifies that bids must include all labor, materials, tools, supplies, equipment, insurance, and personnel necessary to provide the products, and the GLO does not guarantee any volume or usage under the resulting contract.

The IFB does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not provide any information on the possible award value or budget range for this procurement. The GLO has determined there are no probable subcontracting opportunities for this contract, so there are no HUB subcontracting plan requirements.