Inflatable Boat Packages

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Law Enforcement Division is soliciting bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 802-25-63329, seeking to procure ten 13'9" V Bottom Inflatable Swift Water Boats, ten 40 hp Tiller Drive Outboard Motors, and ten Aluminum Boat Trailers. The procurement is open to vendors with an active Marine Dealer, Distributor, or Manufacturer License, and covers jurisdictions including Travis County and multiple Austin City locations. Bidders must provide detailed descriptive literature demonstrating compliance with specific technical specifications, including hull design, color options, fuel systems, and environmental standards. The bid evaluation will be based on best value criteria, considering lowest price, boat design and safety, vendor qualifications, delivery schedule, and past performance. The bid is due on May 22, 2025, at 2:00 pm CST, with delivery expected to TPWD Law Enforcement headquarters in Austin, Texas, and the contract will commence upon issuance and automatically expire upon final delivery and acceptance.

The solicitation indicates a preference for Texas bidders and historically underutilized businesses, with potential priority given to vendors meeting state procurement guidelines. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple boat packages suggesting a significant investment. Equivalent boat packages are allowed, with examples including Zodiac Mark Grand Raid boats, Yamaha or Mercury motors, and E-Z Loader or McClain trailers. TPWD reserves the right to adjust quantities based on bid results and budgetary constraints. The procurement appears to be an open competitive bid without strict set-aside designations beyond the preference for Texas and historically underutilized businesses. Vendors must demonstrate technical capability, compliance with detailed specifications, and the ability to provide marine equipment meeting the department's precise requirements for swift water operations.