Road and Highway Equipment - Earth Handling, Moving, Grading, and Packing

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), through a term contract numbered 760-A3, has awarded Cooper Equipment Company a contract for road and highway equipment procurement, specifically focusing on earth handling, moving, grading, and packing equipment. The contract, effective from July 13, 2023, to May 31, 2026, covers Highway Districts 9, 13, 14, 15, and 22, with a cumulative contract value of $119,922.00. The primary equipment under this contract is a Dynapac vibratory roller, a flat wheel, steel tandem model with a minimum 7.5-ton capacity, priced at $119,684.00.

The contract includes an additional line item for an extra set of manuals, priced at $238.00, and provides for free on board (FOB) delivery. The purchase order, issued on July 13, 2023, specifies equipment delivery for November 10, 2023, with a 120-day after receipt of order (ARO) timeline. The contract is structured as a term contract and is exempt from federal excise taxes, leveraging the Texas Tax Code's state and city sales tax exemption. The procurement supports TxDOT's infrastructure and equipment modernization efforts across multiple highway districts in Texas.