802-26-76975R Seed Drill

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is soliciting competitive bids for the procurement of one new no-till seed drill for the State Parks Natural Resources Program located in Bastrop County, Bastrop, Texas. The equipment must meet specific technical specifications including a minimum 8-inch row spacing, 5.3-foot seeding width, 2440-pound minimum weight, and 40 horsepower requirement with demonstrated no-till capability. The solicitation references the Truax FlexII-88 as an example product, but bidders are permitted to propose alternative brands of equivalent nature and quality. All equipment must be new, covered by the manufacturer's standard warranty, and accompanied by complete operation and service manuals. Bids are due by 2:00 PM Central Time on April 9, 2026, with delivery to be scheduled following contract award. The evaluation process incorporates best value criteria encompassing price, vendor qualifications and experience, delivery schedule, and past performance as tracked through the Vendor Performance Tracking System and reference checks. TPWD reserves the right to make award on the basis of low line-item bid, low total cost, or any combination serving the state's best interests.

The solicitation permits bidders to claim various state preference categories, including Texas bidder status, service-disabled veteran ownership, Texas agricultural products sourcing, and environmentally sensitive materials. Vendor freight charges and delivery costs are to be included in quoted unit prices on an FOB destination basis, with the vendor responsible for all shipping, handling, fuel surcharges, delivery fees, and applicable tariffs. As TPWD lacks an on-site loading dock, the vendor must provide unloading services at no additional cost to the state. TPWD will conduct acceptance inspection and performance testing within five working days of receipt, weather permitting, with contract completion upon delivery and final acceptance. Failure to provide required documentation, including the signed IFB form, brand and model specifications, descriptive literature, and delivery terms, may result in bid disqualification. No specific budget range or incumbent vendor information is disclosed in the solicitation materials.