Storage Tanks

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), through its Statewide Procurement Division, awarded a term contract to Duraco, Inc. of Jackson, Mississippi on May 5, 2020, for the procurement of a specialized steel vertical asphalt storage tank. The contract, designated as 20098060, has a cumulative value of $63,750 and is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2026. The specific equipment procured is an 8,000-gallon tank with integrated pump and 200-gallon calibration scales, designed for electrical heating and available in multiple voltage configurations including 240V single phase, 240V three phase, 208V three phase, and 480V three phase.

The purchase order covers delivery of one tank unit with freight included, with an anticipated delivery of 30 days after receipt of order (ARO), specifically targeting TxDOT locations in Fort Worth and Waco, Texas. The contract is structured as a tax-exempt procurement under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), with the equipment designated for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The contract's term nature and extended performance period suggest potential future utilization or potential follow-on acquisitions for similar infrastructure equipment within the state's transportation infrastructure development and maintenance programs.