OPT 010: 3-Cubic Yard Bucket and 6 more items

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) awarded a contract to Holt Texas, Ltd. for the procurement of a Caterpillar Pneumatic-Tired Loader with a base unit capacity of 2 cubic yards. The contract, identified as Term 25213237, has a total cumulative value of $216,173.00 and covers the acquisition of the primary equipment along with several optional attachments and accessories. The base loader is priced at $200,395.00, with additional line items including a Pallet Fork Attachment ($4,760), Spare Wheel and Tire ($4,650), Night-time Work Zone Illumination ($1,104), Extra Set of Manuals ($2,053), Complete Set of Overhaul Manuals ($1,752), and a 3-Cubic Yard Bucket ($1,459).

The contract was issued on August 7, 2025, with a completion date of May 31, 2026, indicating a performance period of approximately nine months. The purchase order (PO No. 25213237) was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with a tax-exempt status under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4). The equipment is intended for exclusive use by the State of Texas, specifically for road and highway equipment related to earth handling, moving, grading, and packing operations. The delivery timeline is set at 150 days after receipt of order (ARO), with an anticipated delivery date of January 5, 2026.