Fishing Sales Government Bids & RFPs

Bids must be received prior to 2:00 pm central time on the bid opening date specified on the ifb cover page.

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.

The unit shall be warranted against defects in material and workmanship for the manufacturers standard warranty for government use.

TPWD will award a contract to the bidders whose bid is considered to be the best value to tpwd, price and other factors considered.

TPWD will award a contract only to a respondent that holds an active and valid marine dealer license, marine distributor license, or marine manufacturer license as required under parks and wildlife code ****.

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.

Samples, when requested, must be furnished free of expense to the state.

Failure to provide the required license information or manufacturer authorization documentation may result in the bid being deemed nonresponsive.

Proposals must be delivered no later than 5:00 p. m. on July 27, 2026. all proposals must be delivered no later than 5:00 p. m. on july 27, 2026.

The city's decision to award a contract will be based on many factors including, but not limited, to service, cost, experience, and ability to deliver, or for any other reason deemed by the selection committee to be in the best interest of the city. the citys decision to award a contract will be based on many factors including, but not limited, to service, cost, experience, and ability to deliver, or for any other reason deemed by the selection committee to be in the best interest of the city.

Proposers must demonstrate development experience with at least one comparable project involving commercial development, preferably on a coastal, waterfront, or structurally complex site, and operational experience. They must also have a minimum of 5 years experience operating a restaurant and/or food service, retail or marketplace environments, and marine fishing concessions, along with demonstrated financial capacity to finance the project.

Proposals submitted late, or via oral, telephonic, telegraphic, or facsimile methods will not be considered or accepted. proposals submitted late, or via oral, telephonic, telegraphic, or facsimile methods will not be consideredor accepted.

Proposals must be received by 5:00 p. m. mountain time on August 28, 2026.

The concessionaire must propose a franchise fee of no less than 3 percent of the gross receipts for each year of operation. An initial deposit of no less than $5,000 into the R&R account is required, with subsequent annual deposits of no less than 1 percent of gross receipts.

Proposals will be evaluated based on factors including franchise fee, resource protection, operation/maintenance, services and facilities offered, bidder experience, financial capability, and knowledge of public use area management.

Bidders must demonstrate financial capability and knowledge of managing a public use area in compliance with federal and state requirements for public health and safety. Experience in owning/operating recreation-based businesses is also considered.

Unauthorized improvements will be considered a trespass, and the concessionaire may be ordered to remove them at their expense. Failure to maintain the concession area to satisfactory levels may result in contract termination.

An open house and tour of the concession area is scheduled for August 13, 2026, at the Silos Boat Ramp. Attendance is encouraged for prospective bidders.

Questions regarding the prospectus must be submitted no later than 4:00 p. m. mountain time on August 17, 2026.

Failure or refusal to supply requested information may cause a proposal to be treated as nonresponsive and rejected. Proposals received after the deadline will not be accepted.

The vendor authorized to supply shall manufacture and deliver a fully equipped vessel meeting the minimum specifications outlined in section 8 of this RFR.

Responses are due July 10, 2026, 2:00 PM CT. fi responses due: july 10, 2026 2: 00 pm ct