Diesel Engines and Generators, Maintenance and Repair for Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry Systems

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for solicitation number 601330000043904, seeking comprehensive diesel engine and generator repair and maintenance services for the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry system. The procurement encompasses full parts and labor for repairing and overhauling diesel engines and generators, including those on vessels and emergency generators located onshore. Specific service requirements include annual and semi-annual preventive maintenance services for marine and shore-based equipment. Vendors must submit responses through the TxDOT Procurement Portal (https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/) by October 3, 2025, and are required to register through the Euna Procurement website beforehand. The solicitation utilizes National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) codes for vendor selection and will draw from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL). Interested vendors should contact Robert Craig at Robert.Craig@txdot.gov or 325-676-6935 for additional information, and are advised to continuously monitor the procurement website for potential addendums or changes.

While the solicitation does not explicitly detail specific set-aside designations, new suppliers are encouraged to apply to the CMBL to increase their opportunities for bidding. The document suggests an open competitive process that welcomes qualified vendors capable of providing specialized diesel engine and generator maintenance services. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned in the current documentation, and the solicitation does not outline precise budget ranges or award values. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical competence in marine and shore-based diesel engine and generator repair, with an expectation of comprehensive maintenance capabilities. The procurement process appears designed to establish a contract that ensures reliable maintenance of critical ferry system infrastructure, with an emphasis on competitive and qualified vendor selection through the established state procurement mechanisms.