18ft Boat Package (Boat, Trailer, Motor) for Wildlife Division_Alazan Bayou WMA

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 802-26-71345 for the procurement of a complete 18-foot aluminum boat package for the Wildlife Division. The deliverables include one marine-grade 5086 aluminum hull boat measuring 18 feet in length with a 54-60 inch bottom width, one 40-horsepower gasoline outboard motor compatible with the specified boat, one aluminum boat trailer with appropriate capacity and safety features, and associated delivery services. All equipment must be delivered fully assembled as a single unit to TPWD District 7 at Alazan Bayou WMA in Nacogdoches, Texas. The successful bidder must be an actively licensed Marine Dealer, Manufacturer, or Manufacturer's Authorized Distributor and must provide a manufacturer's standard warranty for government use; only new equipment is acceptable, with remanufactured or gray-market items prohibited. All pricing must be quoted as unit prices for each line item with freight prepaid FOB destination, including all shipping, handling, and fuel surcharges at no additional cost to TPWD. TPWD will award the contract based on best value criteria, including lowest price, ability and qualifications, delivery schedule, and past performance. Bids were due by 2:00 PM Central Standard Time on March 3, 2026, submitted electronically to Purchasing.bidbox@tpwd.texas.gov or via mail/fax, with the contract term commencing upon issuance and automatically expiring upon delivery and final acceptance.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions based on disadvantaged enterprise status or other organizational classifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The contractor must handle all titling and registration requirements for equipment requiring such documentation to TPWD, furnish manufacturer manuals upon delivery, and maintain all necessary insurance coverage. Equipment must be delivered within the timeframe specified by the bidder after receipt of order, and all items must be inspected and accepted by TPWD within five working days of receipt. Payment will be issued within 30 days of receipt of a properly prepared invoice documenting delivery and acceptance of goods in full compliance with purchase order specifications. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation.