Repower and Motor Replacement – Motor Vessel SeaArk VC Commander (Anomaly II)

The Texas Historical Commission is seeking a qualified vendor to provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to remove and replace the two existing outboard motors and associated infrastructure on the 2005 25-ft. research vessel SeaArk VC Commander (Anomaly II). The project includes removal and disposal of the existing motors, procurement and installation of new Yamaha outboard motors, and testing and commissioning of the new motors and steering system. The vendor must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in similar projects and must meet the eligibility requirements stated in the IFB. The contract term is 90 days, and the contract may be extended by one year with two one-year extensions. • The vendor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for the project. • The vendor must remove and dispose of the existing motors and associated infrastructure. • The vendor must procure and install new Yamaha outboard motors. • The vendor must test and commission the new motors and steering system. • The vendor must provide training on operation and maintenance of new equipment to THC staff, if requested.