Texas DIR/ESBD #802-27-75102-CR

TPWD Solicits 18ft Center Console Mud Boat, 40HP Surface Drive Motor, and Trailer Package

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Law Enforcement Division Region 5 is seeking bids for a complete shallow-water patrol boat package. - Government Buyer: - Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Law Enforcement Division Region 5, Purchasing and Contracting Office - Products Requested: - One (1) 18-foot aluminum flat bottom center console mud boat - Must be designed for shallow water and light vegetation - Must meet USCG and federal regulations - Includes hull, flotation, wiring, bilge pump, center console, seating, battery, blue LED emergency lighting, navigational lights, fire extinguisher, and accessories - One (1) 40HP surface drive outboard motor - V-twin big block air-cooled - Removable skeg and cavitation plate - Gear driven propeller (1.52:1 ratio), power trim/tilt, reverse remote steering - Fully installed and operational on the boat - One (1) aluminum or galvanized boat trailer - Fully welded frame, appropriate axle configuration - New radial trailer-rated tires with spare - Mechanical tongue-mounted jack, waterproof LED lighting (TXDOT compliant), safety chains - Treated wood/composite bunking, stainless/aluminum/galvanized hardware, mechanical winch, 2-inch ball hitch with security latch - Delivery: - Complete, fully assembled package delivered to TPWD Law Enforcement Region 5 Office in San Antonio, TX - Option for TPWD to pick up to save freight charges - Notable Requirements: - Line-item pricing for each component required - Only actively licensed marine dealers, manufacturers, or authorized distributors may bid (documentation required) - Warranty per manufacturer's standard, starting from acceptance - Example OEMs/Models for Equivalency: - Pro-Drive (18x54 X-Series TD Edition, RSCX40VAR) - Gator Tail (Enforcement Series 1854) - McClain, Magic Tilt, Coastline (trailers) - Approved equivalents accepted

Description

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking to purchase one eighteen-foot aluminum flat bottom center console mud boat, one 40HP 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 July 2026. The procurement is open to vendors who meet certification requirements, and the package must be delivered fully assembled as a single unit. The estimated contract value is $41,000.00.

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