OPT 008: Loader Quick Coupler and 1 more item

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) awarded a term contract (No. 25192147) to Holt Texas, Ltd. on May 10, 2023, for road and highway equipment procurement. The contract, with a cumulative value of $140,569.00, covers the acquisition of specialized agricultural and maintenance equipment for the Chaparral Wildlife Management Area (WMA) located in Cotulla, Texas. The primary equipment includes a Caterpillar pneumatic-tired tractor-loader/backhoe priced at $135,318.00 and an accompanying loader quick coupler priced at $5,251.00.

The contract's performance period extends from the award date through February 28, 2026, with a specific purchase order processed on July 14, 2025. The equipment delivery is scheduled by December 22, 2025, with a 160-day after receipt of order (ARO) timeline. The procurement process involves the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, with specific requirements for vendor documentation, including submission of a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO), dealer's temporary tag, and complete registration and titling documentation through the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.