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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Agency 601, awarded a term contract to Warren Power & Machinery, Inc. of Midland, Texas for the procurement of one Caterpillar Motor Grader, Class 3 (MPN 567-3807) as the base unit with Free On Board delivery. The contract, designated as 26212153, was awarded on February 27, 2026, with a completion date of May 31, 2026, and a total cumulative value of $313,044.00. The procurement is restricted to TxDOT Highway Districts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 23, and 25, with delivery designated for the San Angelo District. The purchasing agent is Taylor Blevins of the Statewide Procurement Division, with invoicing directed to TxDOT headquarters in Austin, Texas.

The motor grader base unit, priced at $250,078.00, includes delivery and is accompanied by six optional equipment and accessory packages totaling $63,066.00. These options include all-wheel drive capability ($25,792.00), 17.5 R x 25 snow thread tires ($19,859.00), a rear-mounted hydraulic ripper ($12,143.00), a 14-foot moldboard ($1,360.00), an extra set of manuals ($2,057.00), and a complete set of overhaul manuals ($1,755.00). The contract falls under the category of Road and Highway Equipment—Earth Handling, Moving, Grading, and Packing. Texas is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes and state and local sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).