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

Warren Power & Machinery, Inc., a contractor based in Midland, Texas, was awarded a term contract by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on February 9, 2026, for the delivery of road and highway equipment classified as earth handling, moving, grading, and packing machinery. The contract, identified as 26209416, carries a cumulative value of $405,636.00 with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2026. Delivery is scheduled for September 17, 2026, to Bill Kirchgessner in Amarillo, Texas, with billing directed to TxDOT's Austin-based voucher processing unit under the oversight of TxDOT Fleet Operations.

The primary deliverable is a Caterpillar Grader, Motor, Class 4 base unit (model 558-0453) valued at $283,932.00 with free on-board delivery included. The purchase order encompasses eight optional equipment and documentation packages, including a snow wing attachment ($41,719.00), all-wheel drive capability ($61,284.00), a front-mounted scarifier ($9,269.00), a spare rim and tire ($5,620.00), a complete set of overhaul manuals ($1,755.00), and an extra set of manuals ($2,057.00). Two items—17.5 R x 25 tires and additional post-delivery machine-specific training instructions—are provided at no additional cost. The vendor is contractually obligated to provide delivery updates every 30 days during the estimated 220-day advance receiving order period.