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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), specifically for Highway District 24 in El Paso, has awarded a term contract to Wagner Equipment Co. for the procurement of road and highway equipment. The contract, valued at $208,135.00, focuses on a Caterpillar pneumatic-tired loader with a 2.5 cubic yard capacity, priced at $200,797.00. The primary equipment acquisition is supplemented by several optional line items, including a pallet fork attachment ($4,770.00), night-time work zone illumination ($1,106.00), and a 3-cubic yard bucket ($1,462.00).

The contract period of performance spans from August 13, 2025, to May 31, 2026, with equipment delivery scheduled for January 12, 2026. The purchase order includes provisions for post-delivery machine-specific instructions and adheres to TxDOT's Statewide Procurement Division guidelines. Delivery and billing addresses are located in Austin and El Paso, Texas, with the prime contractor, Wagner Equipment Co., based in Aurora, Colorado. The contract is processed under a state tax exemption certificate and includes a 150-day after receipt of order (ARO) timeline, with requirements for 30-day delivery updates to TxDOT Fleet Operations.