Turbine Blowers

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of three new turbine blowers to support the State Parks Division. The solicitation requires two pull-behind turbine blowers equipped with 23-25 horsepower gas engines and one stand-on turbine blower with 26-37 horsepower, all meeting specified technical requirements including wireless controllers, impact-resistant nozzles, and manufacturer warranties. All equipment must be current-year models with manufacturer's standard coverage. The two pull-behind units are designated for delivery to the TPWD Region 2 Regional Office in Rockport, Texas, while the single stand-on unit is to be delivered to Ray Roberts Lake State Park in Pilot Point, Texas. Bid submission is limited to hand-delivery at the Spot Bid Fair in Irving, Texas, on May 11-12, 2026, by 2:30 p.m. CST, with faxed or mailed bids explicitly prohibited. The proposal acceptance period extends thirty calendar days from submission. TPWD's evaluation criteria include lowest price, technical capability in meeting or exceeding specifications, delivery schedule, and past performance, with delivery timing being a significant factor in the award determination.

The RFQ documentation does not identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendors associated with this procurement. Respondents must provide brand names, models, and descriptive literature documenting compliance with salient specifications, or alternatively furnish the specific brand names and models requested. All pricing must be quoted on an F.O.B. destination basis with freight prepaid and allowed, encompassing all applicable shipping, handling, fuel surcharges, delivery, tariffs, and offloading fees. Equipment acceptance is contingent upon compliance inspection and performance testing within five working days of delivery, with failure to meet any specification resulting in rejection and placing responsibility for removal or disposal costs on the contractor. TPWD reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities prior to award based on bid results and budget constraints. The specific contract award value or budget range was not disclosed in the solicitation documents.