Compact Excavators

The Texas Military Department awarded a term contract to Meinecke Equipment LLC of Frisco, Texas, for the procurement of a compact excavator manufactured by JCB. The contract, identified as 24240738, has a cumulative value of $44,697.33 and covers the period from August 29, 2024, to August 31, 2025. The excavator specifications include a 7,840-pound machine with a diesel engine, 13-gallon fuel tank, rubber tracks, and manual shift transmission, featuring safety certifications such as Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS), Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS), and Tip-Over Protective Structure (TOPS).

The contract encompasses multiple United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) categories, including track excavators, mobile excavators, wheel excavators, earthmoving shovels, and farming excavators. The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code 76090 classifies the equipment as power shovels and excavating machines with telescoping and hinged booms, mounted on crawlers or tractors. Delivery is scheduled for December 27, 2024, with statewide distribution capabilities. The purchase order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) and includes technical specifications such as a 23 net engine power, 1.85-gallon engine coolant capacity, and integrated work lighting.