17ft Tiller Mud Boat Packages

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of four 17-foot aluminum flat-bottom tiller mud boat packages, each consisting of a boat, a 40-horsepower surface drive tiller outboard motor, and a boat trailer, with delivery services included. Three complete packages are to be delivered to TPWD Law Enforcement Region 7 Office in Temple, Texas, and one package to TPWD Law Enforcement Region 4 Boat Barn in Port Arthur, Texas. The solicitation specifies detailed technical requirements including boat construction materials (0.125-gauge 5086 marine-grade aluminum), hull dimensions, safety equipment, lighting systems, and navigation features. All equipment must be new, unused, and covered by manufacturer's standard warranty beginning upon TPWD acceptance. Pricing must be submitted as line-item costs for the boat, motor, trailer, and two separate delivery fees, with all pricing FOB destination and freight prepaid unless TPWD exercises its option for vendor pickup. The bid submission deadline is 2:00 PM Central Time on June 2, 2026, with responses binding for 60 business days following the bid due date. Award will be made on a best-value basis considering lowest price, qualifications and experience, delivery schedule, and past performance, with the contract automatically expiring upon delivery and final acceptance of goods.

Only actively licensed marine dealers, manufacturers, or authorized manufacturer distributors are eligible to bid, with documentation of authorization required for distributors. Respondents must specify make, model, warranty terms, and estimated delivery timelines for proposed products and may reference example brands such as Pro-Drive, Gator Tail, McClain, Magic Tilt, or Coastline. If offering alternative brands, respondents must provide complete product specification sheets and documentation demonstrating compliance with all salient specifications, with failure to provide required documentation potentially resulting in bid disqualification. Pre-delivery inspection by TPWD personnel will be conducted at the vendor's facility at TPWD's expense for the initial inspection, with vendors bearing costs for any additional required inspections related to specification compliance issues. The solicitation does not identify set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget ranges; however, the competitive best-value evaluation criteria and requirement for detailed specifications suggest TPWD is seeking qualified, experienced vendors capable of delivering compliant equipment on schedule.