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

Warren Power & Machinery, Inc. was awarded a term contract by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on February 9, 2026, for the procurement of road and highway equipment, specifically earth handling, moving, grading, and packing machinery. The contract is valued at $288,951.00 and will be performed through May 31, 2026. The equipment is designated for delivery to Scott Cooper Transportation in Abilene, Texas, and is applicable to TxDOT Highway Districts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 23, and 25.

The primary deliverable under this purchase order is a Caterpillar Motor Grader, Class 3 base unit priced at $250,078.00, which comprises approximately 86 percent of the total contract value. The base unit is accompanied by four optional components: all-wheel drive capability ($25,792.00), a front-mounted scarifier ($9,269.00), an extra set of manuals ($2,057.00), and a complete set of overhaul manuals ($1,755.00). The base grader unit and equipment modifications are subject to a 205-day delivery window, while documentation sets require 10-day delivery. The State of Texas is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes and sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).