IFB 7041-MK One 22' Coastal Field Operations Vessel

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bids (IFB 7041-MK) for the procurement of one new 2025 model 22' coastal field operations vessel for its Coastal Protection Field Office in Corpus Christi, Texas. The specified vessel must be a center console, fiberglass bay boat with a single outboard engine and tandem axle aluminum trailer, meeting stringent marine environment specifications. The GLO is seeking a Majek 22' Extreme or an approved equivalent, equipped with a 250-horsepower V6 4-stroke outboard engine rated for saltwater use, mounted on a McCLain Boat Trailer or equivalent. Bidders must submit proposals by December 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT through a designated Box URL, with an anticipated award and purchase order issuance by January 15, 2026. The procurement requires bidders to provide a local service and parts facility in the Corpus Christi area and deliver the vessel within 90 calendar days of purchase order issuance. The GLO will conduct a shake-down cruise and performance testing upon delivery, with acceptance inspection completed within two working days, weather permitting. Evaluation criteria will focus on best value, considering both price and specification compliance in accordance with Texas Government Code 2155.074.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must include a trade-in value for an existing 2005 22' Majek Extreme vessel with a 225-horsepower Yamaha engine and 5th Lake Trailers tandem axle aluminum trailer in their pricing submission. The bid price must remain firm for 120 days from the IFB closing date and must comprehensively cover all associated costs, including labor, materials, shipping, delivery, insurance, and incidental expenses. Warranty requirements include a minimum five-year hull warranty and at least 12-month warranties for the motor and trailer against manufacturer defects. Bid prices are FOB destination with prepaid freight and are exempt from state and federal sales and excise taxes. While no specific budget range is provided, the GLO reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. The last day for submitting questions is December 9, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CT, with answers anticipated by December 12, 2025. No volume or usage guarantees are made by the GLO, emphasizing the competitive and flexible nature of this procurement opportunity.