Floating Jet Dock Systems

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB 802-25-64598) for the procurement of two floating jet dock systems for a custom-built 12-meter Metalcraft boat, with full installation services. The solicitation specifically requires a certified Jet Dock installer to provide a 42ft Performance Dock with precise technical specifications, including a 15-foot width, 46-foot 8-inch length, black floatation cubes, a 2HO motor, and various pontoon and hardware components. The dock systems must be installed at either the Port of Brownsville or Port Mansfield Police Department, with installation requiring strict environmental compliance, particularly regarding West Indian Manatee protection. Bidders must take precautions to avoid marine mammal interactions during installation. The bid responses are due by 2:00 pm CST on October 28, 2025, and the contract will commence upon issuance and automatically expire upon delivery and final acceptance by TPWD.

The solicitation includes preferences for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), providing potential advantages for qualifying vendors. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with various state and federal requirements, including accessibility standards, E-Verify system usage, and restrictions on telecommunications equipment. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the complexity of the dock system and installation requirements suggests a substantial procurement. The contract includes multiple certification requirements and emphasizes environmental sensitivity, which may limit the pool of potential contractors to those with specialized marine infrastructure expertise and environmental compliance capabilities. Contractors must be certified Jet Dock installers with demonstrated ability to meet the technical specifications and environmental protection standards outlined in the solicitation.