Kayak Launch

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 802-25-55755, a procurement for a kayak launch system to be installed at Sea Center Texas in Lake Jackson, Brazoria County. The project requires four EZ Dock pier sections (specifically two 80" x 120" and two 60" x 120" dock sections) and one universally accessible ADA kayak launch that must integrate with an existing EZ Dock system. Technical specifications mandate slip-resistant surfaces, foam-filled floats with 900-pound buoyancy, and compliance with States Organization and Boating Access (SOBA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. The procurement is being conducted under proprietary specifications per Section 2155.067 of the Texas Government Code, with bids due on January 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT. The award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the respondent offering the best value, with evaluation criteria including lowest price, vendor qualifications, delivery schedule, and past performance. Vendors must provide brand/part numbers, specify component sizes, and include delivery and installation as a separate line item.

The solicitation does not specify any explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and while the kayak launch must connect to an existing EZ Dock system, no specific budget range is disclosed. The contract will commence upon issuance and automatically expire upon delivery and final acceptance by TPWD. Competing vendors who believe they can meet the specifications are invited to respond, even if they are not the specified EZ Dock manufacturer. The procurement requires comprehensive documentation of product specifications and must comply with federal contract provisions as outlined in Appendix II to Part 200. The technical drawing in Addendum 1 provides detailed specifications for the dock system, including a 20'6" access ramp, multiple dock sections with specific dimensions, and a symmetrical design featuring two mirrored sides with stepped platforms leading to a central kayak launch area.