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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) awarded a term contract to Warren Power & Machinery, Inc. for road and highway equipment procurement, specifically focusing on earth handling, moving, grading, and packing. The primary deliverable is a Caterpillar pneumatic-tired loader with a 2.5 cubic yard capacity, priced at $200,797.00, designated for use in Highway Districts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 23, and 25. The contract, identified as 760-A3, has a cumulative value of $204,437.00 and includes two supplementary options: a Cold Weather Starting Aid ($2,534.00) and Night-time Work Zone Illumination ($1,106.00).

The contract was executed on August 13, 2025, with a performance period extending through May 31, 2026. Delivery of the equipment is scheduled for January 12, 2026, with a 150-day delivery timeline after receipt of order (ARO). The procurement was conducted through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, with the purchase order (PO No. 25213728) specifically benefiting the Lubbock District (District 05). The state claims tax exemption under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), and the purchase is designated for the exclusive use of the State of Texas.