OPT 003: Pallet Fork Attachment and 5 more items

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) awarded a contract to Mustang Machinery Company, LLC dba Mustang CAT on January 14, 2026, with a total cumulative value of $203,628. The contract, identified as 26157541, covers Highway Districts 11, 12, 17, and 20, and primarily involves the procurement of a Caterpillar pneumatic-tired loader with a 2 cubic yard capacity, priced at $192,913. The base unit will be delivered to Ron Troyer at the TxDOT location in Bryan, Texas, with a specified delivery timeline of 150 days after receipt of order, targeting a primary delivery date of June 15, 2026.

The contract includes several supplementary options to enhance the loader's functionality and documentation. These additional items comprise a 3-cubic yard bucket ($1,405), complete and extra sets of overhaul manuals ($1,687 and $1,977 respectively), night-time work zone illumination ($1,063), and a pallet fork attachment ($4,583). The procurement is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division and is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the equipment is designated for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The comprehensive package demonstrates TxDOT's commitment to acquiring versatile and well-documented heavy machinery for its operational needs.