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. of Midland, Texas, with a cumulative value of $224,198.00. The contract, identified as 25214068, focuses on procuring a Caterpillar pneumatic-tired loader with a base unit price of $200,797.00. The equipment is specifically designated for Highway Districts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 23, and 25, with the primary delivery contact being Fernando Sanchez.

The contract includes several optional line items to enhance the base loader unit, such as a Four-In-One Bucket priced at $15,949.00, a complete set of overhaul manuals at $1,755.00, an extra set of manuals for $2,057.00, night-time work zone illumination at $1,106.00, and a cold weather starting aid priced at $2,534.00. The contract period runs from the award date of August 14, 2025, to the completion date of May 31, 2026, with a specified delivery timeframe of 150 days after release (ARO), which translates to a projected delivery date of January 12, 2026. The procurement is conducted under a statewide contract, with TxDOT claiming tax exemption under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4).