OPT 002: 14-Foot Moldboard and 5 more items

On February 25, 2026, the Texas Department of Transportation, Agency 601, awarded Contract 760-A3 to Holt Texas, Ltd., a San Antonio-based contractor, for the procurement of a Caterpillar motor grader and associated optional equipment packages. The total contract value is $272,468.00. The grader (Class 3 base unit, Model 567-3807-1) comprises the primary line item at $249,578.00, with delivery expected by September 18, 2026, following a 205-day delivery window. The equipment will be delivered to the TxDOT District 16 Corpus Christi facility, with Don Eldridge designated as the point of contact and Taylor Blevins serving as the purchasing agent.

The order includes five optional equipment packages supporting the base motor grader unit: a complete set of overhaul manuals ($1,752.00), an extra set of manuals ($2,053.00), a rear-mounted hydraulic ripper ($12,119.00), a spare rim and tire ($5,609.00), and a 14-foot moldboard ($1,357.00). The manual sets carry an expedited 10-day delivery requirement, while the remaining equipment items align with the 205-day delivery schedule. The purchase order is exempt from state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), and delivery status updates are required every 30 days to TxDOT Fleet Operations.