Road and Highway Equipment: Asphalt and Concrete Handling and Processing Equipment

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) awarded a term contract to Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc., a Fort Worth-based equipment supplier, for the procurement of road and highway equipment classified as asphalt and concrete handling and processing equipment. The primary deliverable is a Wirtgen W207Fi cold track-mounted planer valued at $778,615.63, which constitutes the substantial majority of the contract value. The equipment will be delivered to the TxDOT Atlanta District office in Atlanta, Texas, with billing directed to TxDOT's headquarters in Austin, Texas. The total contract value is $811,191.88.

The contract, issued on February 13, 2026, includes six optional accessories and components with a combined value of $32,576.25, comprising a light balloon system ($10,752.16), canopy ($15,147.58), camera system ($3,828.80), washdown system ($2,427.50), extra set of manuals ($420.21), and an air compressor (no charge). The delivery schedule permits 180 days from the award date, with an anticipated delivery of August 12, 2026. As a state entity, TxDOT is exempt from federal excise taxes and applicable state and local sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The contract is classified as a term contract under procurement designation 755-A1.