Boat Cleaning Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that quotes are due Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Quotes are due tuesday, april 21, 2026 at 10:00am pacific time.

This acquisition is a 100% small business set aside. This acquisition is a 100 small business set aside.

The bid notice states that the work must be physically completed in all respects and ready for final acceptance within ninety 90 calendar days of the date of issuance of the notice to proceed.

The bid notice states that only quotes submitted from the contractors listed in the MRSC applicable work category will be considered.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services. However, it mentions that the contract will be for a period of performance, and specific deliverables have submission timelines outlined in Section 7.

The bid notice does not specify the payment terms for this contract.

The bid notice states that warranty work and callbacks on work orders shall be the responsibility of the contractor at no additional cost to the government (Section 5. 3. 1).

The bid notice is a sources sought announcement and does not detail the award criterion.

Contractor employees must have a minimum of one year of experience in operating vessels, performing preventative maintenance and inspections, and performing unscheduled repairs on vessels and outboard engines. Specific certifications are also required, including small vessel coxswain certification, forklift certification, line handler training, and outboard engine maintenance certification (Section ****).

The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for non-performance, but it does mention performance standards and thresholds that must be met.

The bid notice does not mention a mandatory or optional site visit.

The bid notice does not require sample submissions.

The bid notice is a sources sought announcement and does not include information on challenge deadlines.

A preliminary site visit is mandatory for this bid. The notice states, Unfamiliarity with the size or configuration of the tank due to missed prebid site visit will not be a reason for reconsideration of costs.

The bid submission deadline is 5:00 p. m. Central Time on April 10, 2026.

The bid notice mentions a discount for prompt payment: 10 days, 20 days, or 30 days. It also states that DPS recommends electronic funds transfer (EFT) for payments.

The bid notice states that DPS may award one or more contracts to a responsible bidder whose bid is the best value under the evaluation criteria in this solicitation.

Bidders must fully complete all required contract forms and information, including certifications and financial stability information upon request. Criminal history background checks may be required for project personnel.

The bid notice mentions that DPS may pursue and enforce any available remedies against a bidder for making any false statement, including disqualifying the bidder's response, immediately canceling any contract awarded, or recommending state of Texas debarment.

A prebid site visit will be held at the Brownsville Boathouse on April 1, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. and 12:00 p. m. Attendance is not mandatory but is strongly encouraged.

The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.

The last day to submit written questions for clarification is April 2, 2026.