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

The Texas Department of Transportation awarded a term contract to Warren Power & Machinery, Inc., a contractor based in Midland, Texas, for the procurement of road and highway equipment totaling $391,890. The contract, designated as Term 26212603, was executed on March 4, 2026, with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2026, allowing 220 days from the order date. The equipment is being procured for use by the Corpus Christi District but will be delivered to the San Angelo District, with delivery expected on October 12, 2026. The contracting organization is the Texas Department of Transportation, with Taylor Blevins serving as the purchaser and Eddie "Steve" Shropshire as the primary point of contact for the receiving district.

The primary deliverable is a Caterpillar motor grader, Class 4 base unit priced at $283,932, which includes freight on board delivery. The contract includes six optional items: all-wheel drive ($61,284), 17.5 R x 25 snow tread tires ($19,859), a rear-mounted hydraulic ripper ($17,383), a spare rim and tire ($5,620), an extra set of manuals ($2,057), and a complete set of overhaul manuals ($1,755). The purchase order is exempt from state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as the property is designated for exclusive use by the State of Texas.