OPT 001.6: Backhoe Bucket, 48 Inch Clean-up and Grading and 6 more items

The Texas Department of Transportation awarded a purchase order (PO 26168188) to Holt Texas, Ltd. on January 29, 2026, for the procurement of heavy equipment and accessories. The contract value totals $427,429.00 and encompasses the delivery of three Caterpillar pneumatic-tired tractor-loader/backhoe units (Model 543-3343) at $135,318.00 each, constituting the primary deliverable at $405,954.00. The equipment is being delivered to the Pharr District (District 21) of TxDOT, with delivery scheduled for July 8, 2026, and ancillary items scheduled across a range of 10 to 160 days following the order date.

The purchase order includes seven optional components and accessories appended to the primary equipment purchase. These supplemental line items consist of a backhoe bucket 48-inch clean-up and grading attachment ($3,254.00), a backhoe extendable dipper stick ($5,232.00), a backhoe adjustable bucket capability ($9,325.00), an extra set of manuals ($1,977.00), a complete set of overhaul manuals ($1,687.00), and a 4-wheel drive system option at no additional cost. As a state entity, the State of Texas is exempt from federal excise taxes and applicable state and local sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).