20-Foot Aluminum Boat, Motor and Trailer Packages for Law Enforcement

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 802-26-74552 to procure three complete packages of custom-built 20-foot aluminum center console boats, 150-horsepower four-stroke outboard motors, and custom-built aluminum trailers designed for shallow water and light vegetation operations in support of the Law Enforcement Division. Each boat must conform to 33 CFR and American Boat & Yacht Council standards with specified construction materials, fuel capacity, navigation lights, flotation systems, flooring, storage, and electronics packages; each motor must feature electronic fuel injection, power trim and tilt systems, and California Air Resource Board certification with a minimum 3-star rating; and each trailer must be fully welded with specifications addressing axle positioning, tire ratings, lighting systems, safety equipment, and mechanical winches. The three complete packages must be delivered fully assembled to separate TPWD Law Enforcement regional offices in San Antonio, Tyler, and Lubbock. Bidders must submit line-item pricing for boats, motors, and trailers separately along with delivery fee quotes for each regional location, and responses are binding for 60 business days from the bid due date of March 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time. The award will be made to the vendor offering the best value to TPWD based on price, qualifications, experience, delivery schedule, and past performance, with a required active Marine Dealer License for eligibility; all equipment must be new, unused, covered by manufacturer's standard warranty, and ready for immediate operation upon delivery. Addendum 1, issued March 10, 2026, clarifies that vessel alternatives must remain within close range of the original 62-inch beam specification, with a respondent inquiry regarding a 96-inch beam rejected as exceeding acceptable variance parameters, and all respondents must acknowledge receipt of the addendum and submit a signed copy with their proposal for responsiveness.

The solicitation includes preferences for Texas bidders, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and products meeting specific sustainability criteria, though no formal set-asides are identified. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the procurement documents. The vendor is responsible for all equipment titling, registration as exempt registration, and submission of original Manufacturer's Statement of Origin and TxDMV Form 130U to TPWD's Fleet Manager; TPWD will conduct a predelivery inspection at the vendor's location with TPWD staff travel expenses covered by the state for the initial inspection, though the vendor bears responsibility for any additional inspection costs if specification compliance issues are identified. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of a properly prepared invoice or acceptance of goods and services, whichever is later. No specific budget value or award amount is disclosed in the available solicitation documents. Equipment shall be delivered by means that do not require TPWD to unload at no additional cost to the state, and TPWD reserves the right to arrange pickup to save freight charges if the vendor is located in close proximity to delivery locations.