IFB 802-26-75668 – Inflatable Boats, Motors, and Trailers

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Law Enforcement Division is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 802-26-75668 for the procurement of two 14-foot inflatable swift water boats with associated equipment and accessories. The deliverables include two 13'9" V-bottom inflatable boats (not exceeding 15 feet in length) featuring composite or aluminum hard floors and marine-grade hulls constructed of either 1100 DTX + CSM (Hypalon) or 1670 DTX + Polyurethane material, two 40-horsepower four-stroke, in-line 3-cylinder outboard motors with electronic fuel injection and electric start capabilities meeting minimum CARB 2-star ratings, and two aluminum boat trailers equipped with single or leaf spring axles and waterproof LED lighting compliant with Texas Department of Transportation standards. All boats must include self-bailers with high-flow scuppers and fuel tank capacity of at least five gallons. The IFB was posted on April 16, 2026, with bids due by 2:00 PM Central Time on April 23, 2026, and delivery required to TPWD Law Enforcement Region 5 Office in San Antonio, Texas. Vendors must submit complete specifications including brand names, model numbers, warranties, delivery timelines, and unit prices for each line item on the official IFB form. A mandatory predelivery inspection at the vendor's facility is required prior to final delivery, with TPWD covering initial inspection travel expenses. The State reserves the right to award based on lowest line-item bid, lowest total cost, or any combination serving its best interest, and to reject any or all bid items. Responses remain binding for 60 business days from the bid due date, and payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of properly prepared invoices and acceptance of goods.

Only vendors holding active Marine Dealer, Distributor, or Manufacturer Licenses are eligible to respond to this solicitation. The State provides preference consideration to Texas bidders, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and goods produced or offered in Texas. All equipment must be new, covered by manufacturer's standard warranty for government use, and in full compliance with specifications upon delivery, with the vendor responsible for registration and titling as exempt registration to TPWD's Fleet Manager address in Austin. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the solicitation. Pricing should include all costs FOB destination with freight prepaid unless otherwise specified. The contract term commences upon issuance and automatically expires upon delivery and final acceptance by TPWD. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the available documentation.