SPOT BID FAIR ONLY - TPWD Solicitation for Enclosed Cargo Trailers - Gooseneck & Bumper Pull

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered 073-47-78084-COM for the procurement of two enclosed cargo trailers: one 38-foot gooseneck enclosed cargo trailer and one 16-foot bumper pull enclosed cargo trailer. Both units must be new equipment with manufacturer's standard warranty coverage and meet detailed specifications outlined in the solicitation. Bids must be submitted in person at the Senator West "Doing Business Texas Style Spot Bid Fair" in Irving, Texas, on May 11-12, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of 2:30 PM Central Standard Time on May 12, 2026. TPWD will evaluate submissions using best value criteria, considering lowest price, technical capability in meeting or exceeding requirements, delivery schedule, and past performance. All pricing must be quoted on an F.O.B. destination basis with freight prepaid and allowed, meaning unit prices must include all shipping, handling, fuel surcharges, delivery fees, and tariffs. Respondents must specify delivery timelines in calendar days after receipt of order, with a default obligation of 14 calendar days if no delivery time is stated. Acceptance inspection and performance testing will not exceed five working days, weather permitting, with the contract commencing upon issuance by TPWD and automatically expiring upon delivery and final acceptance. For additional information, interested vendors should contact Melissa Long, CTCD, at 512-389-4722 or purchasing.bidbox@tpwd.texas.gov, with delivery to TPWD Headquarters Building D, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744.

The RFQ document does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond, nor does it identify disadvantaged enterprise provisions, incumbent vendors, or current contractors. No existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are mentioned in the solicitation. The contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation. Interested bidders should contact the procurement office directly for any additional information regarding eligibility requirements, set-asides, or budget parameters that may not be reflected in the summary documentation.