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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Agency 601, awarded a term contract to Closner Equipment Co., Inc. of Schertz, Texas, for the procurement of road and highway equipment specializing in earth handling, moving, grading, and packing operations. The contract, identified as Term 26210843, was executed on February 19, 2026, with a cumulative value of $148,293.00 and an estimated completion date of May 31, 2026. The equipment is designated for delivery to the TxDOT Brownwood District in Brownwood, Texas, with billing directed to TxDOT headquarters in Austin. This term contract is geographically restricted to Highway Districts 1, 2, 3, 18, and 23 only.

The primary deliverable under this award is a Dynapac vibratory roller with a flat wheel, steel tandem configuration and a minimum 7.5-ton capacity, valued at $133,986.00. The contract also includes two ancillary line items: an Enclosed Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) cab option priced at $14,057.00 and an extra set of equipment manuals at $250.00. The equipment is scheduled for delivery within 180 days of purchase order issuance, with an expected delivery date of August 18, 2026. As a state entity, TxDOT is exempt from applicable federal excise taxes and state and local sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). Delivery status updates are required every 30 days to TxDOT Fleet Operations.