Telescopic Boom Excavators

The Texas Department of Transportation, Agency 601, awarded a term contract to Gradall Industries LLC on February 10, 2026, for the procurement of two Telescopic Boom Excavators, Model XL3100 V, Class I. The primary place of performance is the Tyler District office in Tyler, Texas, with delivery directed to John "Clint" Costner. The contract carries a cumulative value of $1,158,668 and extends through March 31, 2026, with an expected delivery date of July 10, 2026. Gradall Industries LLC, the prime contractor, is headquartered in New Philadelphia, Ohio.

The contract includes two base units at $549,525 each, along with associated attachments and services. Supplementary line items comprise a 66-inch ditching bucket for each unit, a grapple attachment for each unit, extra manuals, backup camera systems, and statewide delivery charges of $7,500 per unit. The procurement is structured as a purchase order (26209582) billed to TxDOT's headquarters in Austin, Texas. As a state purchase, TxDOT qualifies for exemption from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The purchasing agent is Taylor Blevins, with David Daugherty of TxDOT Fleet Operations serving as the primary delivery contact.