Invitation for Bid for Nineteen (19) Outboard Motors for Law Enforcement Division

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB 802-26-72460) for procuring nineteen outboard motors for its Law Enforcement Division, with specific requirements for motor types and configurations. The procurement includes five 25HP four-stroke outboard motors, two 40HP surface drive motors, one 90HP motor, six 225HP motors, one 250HP motor, three 300HP motors, and one 350HP motor, all mandating Electronic Fuel Injection and electric start capabilities. Respondents must be actively licensed marine dealers, manufacturers, or authorized distributors, and must submit bids using the provided IFB form with detailed make/model information, warranty details, estimated delivery timeframes, and product specification sheets demonstrating compliance with salient characteristics. The bid submission deadline is 2:00 PM Central Standard Time on January 20, 2026, with responses remaining binding for sixty business days following submission. TPWD will award the contract on a best-value basis, considering lowest price, ability and qualifications, delivery schedule, and past performance, with the potential to increase or decrease quantities based on bid results and budget constraints.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate any set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Delivery of the motors is planned for multiple TPWD regional offices, including locations in Tyler, Rockport, Tilden, and Corpus Christi, Texas. All nineteen motor packages must be fully assembled individually and include manufacturer's warranty coverage for government use. Freight charges must be quoted FOB destination with prepaid shipping, though TPWD reserves the option to arrange pickup to potentially reduce costs. Invoicing requirements include providing the contractor's Texas Identification Number, purchase order number, detailed descriptions with quantities and unit prices, and supporting documentation. While no specific contract value is mentioned, payment will be processed within thirty days of invoice receipt or goods acceptance. TPWD reserves the right to waive minor informalities and irregularities in the bidding process and to reject any non-compliant submissions.