Water Transportation Government Bids & RFPs

Proposals are due by August 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.

Payment normally will be made to the contractor within 30 days after receipt of a properly prepared invoice or the receipt and acceptance of services ordered, whichever is later.

Manufacturers standard warranty shall apply unless otherwise stated in the solicitation.

Award will be based on best value criteria, including pricing (40%), qualifications and experience (30%), and proposed services (30%).

Respondents must be experienced hunting guides or outfitters with a minimum of three years of experience in providing guided hunts for big game and birds.

Default in promised delivery without accepted reasons or failure to meet specifications authorizes TPWD to purchase supplies elsewhere and charge the full increase in cost and handling to the defaulting contractor.

Respondents may be asked to provide samples.

Failure to submit required documentation, non-compliance with solicitation instructions, or negative responses from reference checks may result in disqualification.

Site visits are highly encouraged and recommended for the development of an accurate quote. Site visits are highly encouraged and recommended for the development of an accurate quote.

This procurement is estimated to be less than 25,****. This procurement is estimated to be less than 25,****.

The available load date (ALD) is 15 November 2026. Respondents are to indicate a 15-day layday window between ALD and LAD. The available load date ald: 15 november 2026

The golf carts will include Standards manufacturers warranty.

Work may be scheduled during the day or night, Monday through Friday, between 6 am and 8 pm. Contractor shall initiate work within 2 weeks of being contacted by the POC or designee. Contractor shall initiate work within 2 weeks of being contacted by the designated contracting officers point of contact poc or designee.

Invoices shall be submitted electronically through the Tungsten Network. All invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with vaar clause **** electronic submission of payment requests.

Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of quotes, with price being more important than past performance. Award will be made to the response most advantageous to the government.

Offerors must be registered in SAM. gov, possess FAA Part 107 certification, and have UAS aviation liability insurance. Offeror must possess a 30hour occupational safety and health administration osha safety card. Offeror must be certified and possess a current department of transportation, federal aviation administration, remote pilot certification.

Willful misrepresentation of compliance or engaging in a passthrough arrangement can result in mandatory debarment for at least five years, civil liability, and potential criminal prosecution. Under 38 **** g, any sdvosb vosb that willfully misrepresents compliance or engages in a pass through arrangement is subject to: mandatory debarment for not less than five 5 years, possible civil liability under the false claims act, and potential criminal prosecution.

An optional site visit will be conducted on August 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST. Offerors must register by emailing ***@***. *. * at least 24 hours prior. An optional site visit will be conducted to allow prospective offerors to inspect the facility and understand the scope of services.

Questions related to the site visit must be submitted no later than two calendar days after the site visit concludes. Questions deadline: offerors may submit questions related to the site visit no later than two 2 calendar days after the site visit concludes.

Failure to submit the mandatory Certificate of Compliance with the initial offer will result in the offer being deemed ineligible. Failure to submit this signed certification will result in the offer being deemed ineligible for evaluation or award.