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

Wagner Equipment Co., headquartered in Aurora, Colorado, was awarded a term contract by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Agency 601, on January 29, 2026, for the procurement of road and highway equipment. The primary deliverable is a Caterpillar pneumatic-tired tractor loader/backhoe (Model 543-3343) with a base unit price of $135,318.00, which will be shipped to the TxDOT District 24 El Paso District facility for use by David Alvarado. The equipment is exempt from state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) due to its exclusive use by the State of Texas.

The contract includes six optional attachments and accessories with a combined value of $1,163.00, resulting in a total cumulative contract value of $136,481.00. These optional items include an 18-inch trenching backhoe bucket ($2,194.00), an extendable dipper stick ($5,232.00), a Rollover Protective Structure system (credited at -$9,927.00), a set of overhaul manuals ($1,687.00), an extra set of manuals ($1,977.00), and a 4-wheel drive system at no cost. The primary equipment has an expected delivery date of July 8, 2026, while ancillary deliverables are scheduled for completion within 10 to 30 days of the contract award date.