Live Oak County Boat Storage Space Lease

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a 36-month lease of an enclosed boat storage facility in Live Oak County, Texas, proximate to Choke Canyon Reservoir and Lake Corpus Christi. The facility must contain approximately 3,120 total square feet with an open floor plan, minimum 14-foot ceiling height, dimensions of approximately 39 feet wide by 80 feet deep, and four adjacent garage-style roll-up doors measuring 12 feet high by 12 feet wide. Required specifications include electrical service with adequate amperage for overhead lighting and power tools, concrete flooring capable of supporting heavy vehicles and equipment, an all-weather driveway apron, 24/7 gated access with secure fencing, adequate indoor and outdoor lighting, and protection from flooding. The lease term commences May 1, 2026, or upon award, whichever is later, and extends through April 30, 2029, with provisions for renewal for two additional one-year periods by mutual agreement. Bids are due by 2:00 PM Central Standard Time on April 30, 2026, with responses binding for 60 business days from the bid due date. TPWD will evaluate bids using a best-value approach considering lowest price, qualifications and experience, delivery and service capability, past performance, and proximity to the specified location. The lessor must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate, along with workers' compensation coverage, with certificates of insurance provided within ten days of award.

The procurement does not indicate specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, though Texas bidder preferences apply to evaluation. Respondents must certify compliance with various state and federal requirements, including non-involvement with foreign adversaries, drug-free workplace standards, and prohibitions on boycotts of Israel and energy companies. Lease payments are due monthly in advance at the beginning of each month, except for September when payment is due by the 15th, with the lessor responsible for all monthly electric and water utility bills. The lessor must respond to emergency maintenance issues on-site within two hours and non-emergency calls by the next business day. TPWD reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with 60 days' notice or for default with 30 days' notice, and the contract is subject to availability of state funds and may be terminated without penalty if legislative changes or lack of appropriations render performance impossible or unnecessary. No specific budget or award value is listed in the solicitation, indicating that pricing will be determined through the competitive bidding process.