Nine (9) Fiberglass Boats, Outboard Motors, Boat Trailers, and Accessories (21-23 ft. )

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking to procure nine fiberglass boats, nine corresponding outboard motors, and nine boat trailers through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for its Law Enforcement Division. The procurement specifically requires 21-23 foot fiberglass boats with 250hp outboard motors, with acceptable models including Majek Xtreme 22', Haynie Z21 center console, and Transport XLR8 or equivalent vessels. The boats will be distributed across five TPWD locations: two units to San Angelo, three to Haltom City, two to Tyler, one to San Antonio, and one to Lubbock. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on January 28, 2025, with the contract commencing upon issuance and automatically expiring after delivery and final acceptance. The evaluation criteria will be based on best value, considering price, delivery schedule, past performance, and ability to meet technical specifications. Optional accessories that may be awarded include cup holders, T-tops, dome lights, flood lights, spotlights, controllers, sirens, speakers, signals, electronics packages, wireless engine cutoff switch systems, VHF radios, helm station pads, and rescue towbars.

The solicitation includes preferences for Texas-based bidders and historically underutilized businesses (HUBs), providing potential competitive advantages for these vendor categories. Due to urgent needs and potential delivery delays, TPWD encourages vendors to submit multiple bids featuring different manufacturers and models that meet the specified requirements. Vendors must provide line-item costs for each component despite delivering fully assembled units. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant investment in maritime law enforcement equipment. The contract appears open to a wide range of vendors, with an emphasis on those demonstrating technical capability, competitive pricing, and the ability to meet the precise specifications for marine law enforcement vessels. The procurement covers jurisdictions including Sterling County, Tarrant County, Tom Green County, and Waco City, indicating a statewide distribution strategy for these specialized boats.