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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for diesel engine and generator maintenance and repair services for the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry system. The procurement opportunity involves comprehensive maintenance and repair of diesel engines and generators, including parts and labor for vessel-based engines, emergency generators located ashore, and annual and semi-annual preventive maintenance services. Potential contractors must register through the Euna Procurement website to submit responses, with all solicitation documents, addendums, and updates to be posted on the TxDOT Procurement Portal at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/. The primary solicitation contact is Robert Craig, who can be reached at Robert.Craig@txdot.gov or 325-676-6935. The bid notification (Bonfire Reference #601330000044974) was posted on November 21, 2025, with responses due by December 23, 2025. Vendors are required to be listed on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and must ensure their NIGP (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing) code classifications are accurate and relevant to this procurement opportunity.

While specific set-aside designations were not detailed in the notification, vendors are encouraged to verify their eligibility and classification status with the Texas Comptroller's office. New vendors can apply to be added to the CMBL to receive future bidding opportunities, with additional information available at https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/cmbl/ or by calling 512-463-3459. The solicitation does not specify pricing terms, contract amounts, or funding sources, nor does it provide details about incumbent contractors or existing infrastructure requirements. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation on the Bonfire Portal and ensure they meet the technical and administrative requirements for providing maintenance and repair services for marine diesel engines and generators. Interested parties are advised to thoroughly review the complete solicitation documents and verify their qualifications before submitting a response to this procurement opportunity.