Transportation and Utility Vehicles

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) awarded a TXMAS contract to Metro Golf Cars, Inc. on December 9, 2025, for the procurement of a specialized utility vehicle. The contract, valued at $17,036.21, encompasses the purchase of one Club Car XRT 1550 Diesel 4X4 utility vehicle, featuring a 20 Hp (15 Kw) liquid-cooled Kubota engine, 4X4 Intellitrak full-time automatic transmission, and 4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes. The vehicle is constructed with an automotive-style aluminum box frame and includes standard mud tires.

The contract period runs from the award date of December 9, 2025, to April 30, 2028, with a specified delivery date of January 23, 2026. The total contract value includes the vehicle cost of $16,461.21 and a transportation and freight charge of $575.00. The purchase is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the equipment is intended for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The contract was processed through the Statewide Procurement Division of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, with the purchase order (PO No. 26063428) managed by agency purchaser Tara Cheney.