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

Warren Power & Machinery, Inc., headquartered in Midland, Texas, was awarded a term contract by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on March 3, 2026, for the procurement of road and highway equipment, specifically earth handling, moving, grading, and packing equipment. The contract, designated as Term 26212424, has a cumulative value of $305,127.00 and is scheduled for completion by May 31, 2026. The equipment is being delivered to the Brownwood District (District 23) in Brownwood, Texas, with ultimate destination for use by the Bryan District.

The primary deliverable under this contract is a Caterpillar motor grader, Class 4 base unit with free-on-board delivery, valued at $283,932.00. This base unit is accompanied by three accessory items: a rear-mounted hydraulic ripper ($17,383.00), an extra set of manuals ($2,057.00), and a complete set of overhaul manuals ($1,755.00). All items were ordered with a 220-day delivery window, establishing an expected delivery date of October 9, 2026. The purchase order was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, with the State of Texas claiming exemption from sales tax under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4).