Purchase of Electrofishing Backpack

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Water Quality Planning Division, is requesting bids for two units of electrofishing backpack equipment to support aquatic life monitoring for the Houston-Galveston Area Council and TCEQ Region 12, with bids due June 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST.

The scope requires two APEX Electrofisher Combo (Model 120-37) units, each including a backpack unit (Part #14035), electrode components, lithium battery (Part #10765), instructional materials, safety certification course vouchers, and a one-year limited product warranty. All electrical items must meet OSHA standards and carry UL, FMRC, or NEMA listings. Bidders must specify delivery timeframes in calendar days; bids without stated delivery obligations default to a 14-calendar-day delivery period. Delivery is FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed. Prices must be firm for 30 days following bid opening and must exclude state sales tax and federal excise tax. Bidders must provide written firm quotes on a unit basis and obtain an Employer Identification Number prior to award.

TCEQ reserves the right to award based on lowest line item bid, lowest total of line items, or any combination serving the State's best interest, and may reject any or all bids at its sole discretion. All goods are subject to inspection and testing by authorized TCEQ personnel, with vendor responsibility for costs if products fail to meet specifications. Exceptions to the solicitation require written TCEQ approval. Standard Texas procurement certifications apply, including antitrust compliance, non-boycott of Israel and energy companies, prohibition on human trafficking, and compliance with cybersecurity and critical infrastructure standards under recent Executive Orders. Bids must be submitted to TCEQ at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building F, Austin, Texas 78753. Bid number is 582-26-15742.