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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) awarded a term contract (Contract 755-A1) to Closner Equipment Co., Inc. for the procurement of a Dynapac bituminous paver/finisher, specifically targeting highway districts 1, 2, 3, 18, and 23. The primary equipment is a self-propelled pneumatic-tired paver/finisher with a base price of $474,616, capable of handling road and highway equipment for asphalt and concrete processing. The contract, issued on August 12, 2025, has a performance period concluding on August 31, 2025, with a planned equipment delivery date of February 9, 2026.

The contract includes multiple optional line items that augment the base paver/finisher, totaling $88,648 in additional equipment and accessories. These options encompass a comprehensive suite of enhancements, including a rubber track system ($58,821), truck hitch ($11,721), front-wheel power assist ($9,529), bevel end plates ($6,012), an ultra-sonic sensing system ($1,206), extra and complete set of overhaul manuals, and other specialized attachments. The cumulative contract value is $563,264, with delivery specified to Ashley Seider at 2495 Highway 183 N in Brownwood, Texas. The purchase is secured under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), with the State of Texas exempt from federal excise taxes.