Nueces County Boat Storage Lease

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a boat storage lease located in San Patricio County, Texas. The procurement seeks approximately 2,600 square feet of boat storage space within two miles of Lake Corpus Christi or Mathis city limits for emergency response purposes. The storage facility must provide six contiguous, fully enclosed garage-style boat storage units, each measuring 360 square feet with specific height and depth requirements, plus an additional 440 square feet of tool and equipment storage space. Required facility specifications include concrete flooring capable of supporting heavy vehicles, adequate indoor/outdoor lighting, power outlets (120V in boat units, 220V in tool storage), and all-weather driveway access. The contract term is 24 months, running from March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2027, with three optional one-year renewal periods. Bids are due by 2:00 pm CST on February 20, 2025, and will be evaluated based on best value considering lowest price, facility specifications, location, vendor qualifications, delivery/service schedule, and past performance.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide proof of workers compensation and commercial general liability insurance coverage. The lessor will be responsible for including electricity costs in the rental price and must demonstrate the ability to respond to emergency issues within 2 hours and non-emergency service calls by the next business day. While the specific budget range is not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement is for a comprehensive boat storage facility with specific technical and operational requirements. Interested vendors will need to meet stringent facility specifications and operational readiness standards to be considered for the contract. The procurement appears to be a standard competitive bid process open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical and operational requirements for emergency response boat storage.