This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for the purchase of three 16-foot custom aluminum boats, two 50hp tiller drive outboard motors, one 40hp jet drive outboard motor, and three aluminum boat trailers for the Law Enforcement Division. Bidders must hold active and valid marine dealer, distributor, or manufacturer licenses. If bidding as an authorized dealer/distributor, current documentation verifying authorization for the specific make/model is required with the bid package. The bid is due by 2:00 PM CST on May 20, 2026. Invoices should be sent to Accounts Payable at the specified address. Payment is typically made within 30 days of receiving a properly prepared invoice and acceptance of goods/services. A pre-delivery inspection of assembled boats with accessories, motors, and trailers is mandatory at the vendor's facility before scheduling delivery. Delivery locations are in Tyler, TX, and Temple, TX. Respondents are encouraged to submit a detailed price list for additional accessories. The award will be made on an all-or-none basis, considering factors such as lowest price, qualifications, experience, delivery schedule, and past performance. Bids must be submitted signed and completed, with brand names and model numbers specified. Responses are binding for 60 business days.
The bid due deadline is May 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Delivery terms are to be specified with the bid response, and delivery may be a factor in determining the best value award. The vendor must contact the TPWD point of contact to schedule delivery and provide 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 and 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 specifies that all items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty, and 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 is accepted by TPWD.
The bid notice states that 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, past performance, life cycle cost, and installation costs.
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 31. 041. The respondent must be properly licensed at the time of bid submission and must remain in good standing throughout the term of the contract. If the respondent is submitting a bid as a manufacturer's authorized dealer or distributor, the respondent must provide current documentation verifying its authorization to distribute the specific make/model of vessel for which the bid is submitted in addition to the active and valid license.
The bid notice mentions that default in promised delivery days after receipt of order without accepted reasons or failure to meet specifications authorizes TPWD to purchase goods and services elsewhere and charge any increased costs for the goods and services, including the cost of resoliciting, to the contractor.
The bid notice does not mention a preliminary site visit. However, it does state that a pre-delivery inspection of assembled boats with accessories, outboard motor, and boat trailer is mandatory prior to scheduling delivery to the specified locations.
The bid notice states that samples, when requested, must be furnished free of expense to the state. If not destroyed in examination, they will be returned to the respondent, on request, at respondent's expense. Each sample should be marked with respondent's name and address, and requisition number. The current bid does not explicitly request samples.
The bid notice outlines protest procedures, stating that any actual or prospective respondent who is aggrieved in connection with this solicitation, evaluation, or award of any contract resulting from this solicitation may formally protest as provided in TPWD's rules at TAC, Title 31, Part 2, Chapter 51, Subchapter L, Rule ****.
