Road and Highway Equipment - Snow Plows, Spreaders, Sweepers, Tractor-Loader/Backhoes

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Agency 601, awarded a term contract to Warren Power & Machinery, Inc. for the procurement of a Caterpillar pneumatic-tired tractor-loader/backhoe (Model 543-3343) and associated equipment. The contract was awarded on January 29, 2026, with a cumulative value of $141,304.00. The primary equipment delivery is scheduled for July 8, 2026, with supplementary items expected within 10 to 160 days from the order date. The equipment will be delivered to TxDOT's San Angelo District location at 4502 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, Texas, under the direction of receiving contact Eddie Shropshire.

The contract includes the main tractor-loader/backhoe unit valued at $135,318.00 (including freight on board delivery), along with three supplementary line items: a complete set of overhaul manuals ($1,687.00), an extra set of manuals ($1,977.00), and a 24-inch heavy-duty backhoe bucket ($2,322.00). The purchasing agent for TxDOT is Charles Wier. As a state agency procurement, the State of Texas is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and local sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The contract period extends through February 28, 2026, with equipment delivery extending beyond this administrative completion date.