Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking to purchase two 250 horsepower Suzuki outboard motors with required accessories. The purchase is funded by a federal grant, and alternate makes/models will not be considered. Bidders must be actively licensed marine dealers, manufacturers, or authorized distributors. Documentation of authorized distributorship is required if applicable. A pre-delivery inspection at the vendor's facility is mandatory before scheduling delivery. Delivery is to two separate locations in Texas City and Freeport. Invoices must include specific details, and payment is typically made within 30 days of receiving a properly prepared invoice and acceptance of goods/services. The bid submission deadline is April 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Questions should be submitted via email to purchasing. bidbox@tpwd. texas. gov.
The bid notice states that delivery time is a factor in determining the best value award, and respondents are to specify their delivery terms with the bid response. Delivery may be a factor in determining best value award. The vendor must contact the TPWD point of contact to schedule the delivery date and time, providing one week's notice prior to delivery.
The bid notice states that payment normally will be made to the contractor within 30 days after receipt of a properly prepared invoice or the receipt of and the acceptance of goods/services ordered, whichever is later. State agencies are required by state law to pay properly submitted invoices within 30 days.
The bid notice states that all items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The unit shall be warranted against defects in material and workmanship for the manufacturer's standard warranty for government use. The warranty begins on the date the unit is determined to meet specifications and accepted by TPWD.
The bid notice states that an award will be made on an all or none basis. TPWD will award a contract to the respondent whose quote is considered to be the best value to TPWD, price and other factors considered. The following factors may be used to evaluate bids: Lowest price, ability, qualifications and experience meeting or exceeding the requirement, delivery service schedule, and past performance.
The bid notice states that TPWD will only award a contract to an actively licensed marine dealer, manufacturer or manufacturer's authorized distributor of the make/model motor on which the bid is placed. If the respondent is a manufacturer's authorized distributor, documentation of such is required to be furnished with bid submission.
The bid notice states that default in promised delivery days after receipt of order (ARO) without accepted reasons or failure to meet specifications authorizes TPWD to purchase goods and services of this contract elsewhere and charge any increased costs for the goods and services, including the cost of resoliciting, to the contractor.
The bid notice states that vendor shall contact TPWD boating law administrator and assistant boating law administrator to schedule an inspection of assembled boats with accessories, outboard motor, and boat trailer prior to scheduling delivery to location. The inspection shall be performed at vendor's facility for verification that final pre-delivery status of boat package is in compliance with all specifications herein prior to the scheduling of delivery appointment by the vendor.
