Zapata County Boat Storage Space Lease

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking qualified lessors to provide an enclosed boat storage facility through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation posted on March 24, 2026, with a bid due date of March 31, 2026. The procurement requires a 24-month lease of an enclosed garage-style boat storage space of approximately 6,250 square feet located within or near Zapata city limits with proximity to a public boat ramp on Falcon Lake. The facility must meet specific dimensional requirements including a minimum height of 14 feet, width of approximately 125 feet, and depth of approximately 50 feet, with a minimum of five lockable garage-style roll-up doors (each 14 feet high by 24 feet wide), one metal exterior door, concrete flooring capable of supporting heavy vehicles and equipment, an all-weather driveway and apron, freshwater hose bibs, internal water service, overhead and outdoor lighting, on-site restrooms with preferred shower facilities, and 24/7 secure gated access. The lease term will begin May 1, 2026, or upon award, whichever is later, and continue through April 30, 2028, with three optional one-year renewal periods available by mutual agreement. TPWD will evaluate bids based on best value criteria including lowest price, ability and qualifications, delivery and service schedule, past performance, and proximity to the specified location, with awards issued within ten days of the bid due deadline. All facility utilities (electric and water) must be included in the monthly rental cost, with lease payments made monthly in advance except for September payments due by the 15th of that month in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act. Respondents must demonstrate emergency response capability within two hours for emergency service calls and by the next business day for non-emergency requests, and must provide certificates of insurance within ten days of contract award demonstrating standard workers' compensation insurance and commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate. Questions must be submitted in writing at least 24 hours before the bid due deadline to Amber Davis at Purchasing.bidbox@tpwd.texas.gov.

Bidders may claim preferences for Texas bidders, service-disabled veterans, and various sustainability or disadvantaged business certifications, though no specific set-asides are designated for particular enterprise categories. The solicitation includes comprehensive certification and compliance requirements related to debarment, sanctions, drug-free workplace, human trafficking, and discrimination, along with various Texas Government Code provisions that all respondents must address. No subcontracting is permitted under this procurement. No incumbent vendors or existing facility information is identified in the solicitation, indicating this is a new lease requirement for TPWD. While no specific award value or budget range is listed in the available documentation, monthly rental costs will be evaluated as a significant component of the best value determination, with the total contract value dependent on the winning bid and any option period renewals exercised by TPWD.