Texas DIR/ESBD #802-26-75102-C

TPWD Solicits Fully Assembled 18ft Mud Boat, Motor, and Trailer Package for Law Enforcement

This opportunity from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) requests a fully assembled shallow-water boat package for law enforcement use. - Government Buyer: - Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) - Law Enforcement Division Region 5 - Purchasing and Contracting Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Example OEMs referenced: Pro-Drive, Gator Tail, McClain, Magic Tilt, Coastline - Only licensed marine dealers, manufacturers, or authorized distributors of the make/model boat are eligible - Authorized distributors must provide proof of distributorship - Products/Services Requested: - 18ft Aluminum Flat Bottom Center Console Mud Boat (1 unit) - Example models: Pro-Drive 18x54 X-Series TD Edition, Gator Tail Enforcement Series 1854 - Must meet USCG and federal regulations; includes center console, flotation, wiring, bilge pump, seating, battery, emergency lighting, navigational lights, fire extinguisher, and accessories - 40HP Surface Drive Outboard Motor (1 unit) - Example models: Pro-Drive RSCX40VAR, 40HP EFI Vanguard - V-twin big block air-cooled engine, removable skeg/cavitation plate, gear driven propeller, reverse remote steer, power trim/tilt - Aluminum or Galvanized Boat Trailer (1 unit) - Example brands: McClain, Magic Tilt, Coastline - Fully welded frame, appropriate axles, radial trailer-rated tires with spare, mechanical tongue-mounted jack, waterproof LED lighting, safety chains, treated wood/composite bunking, stainless steel/aluminum hardware, mechanical winch, two-inch ball hitch - Delivery Fee for complete package (1 unit) - Delivery to TPWD Law Enforcement Region 5 Office, San Antonio, TX - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Package must be delivered fully assembled - Line-item pricing required for boat, motor, trailer, and delivery - Compliance with all technical, warranty, and regulatory specifications - Vendor must provide one week notice prior to delivery - Option for TPWD to pick up package if vendor is nearby - Place of Performance/Delivery: - TPWD Law Enforcement Region 5 Office, San Antonio, TX - TPWD headquarters, Austin, TX (contracting office)

Description

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking to purchase one eighteen-foot aluminum flat bottom center console mud boat, one 40 HP surface drive outboard motor, and one aluminum boat trailer. The boat and motor must be designed for operation in shallow water with light vegetation and meet or exceed the specifications dated May 2026. The package is to be delivered fully assembled as a single unit, with line-item costs provided for each item. TPWD will only award the contract to an actively licensed marine dealer, manufacturer, or authorized distributor of the make/model boat on which the bid is placed.

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