Landscaping, Lawn and Agricultural Equipment

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department awarded a state contract (TXMAS-24-51501) to Moridge Manufacturing, Inc. for the procurement of landscaping and lawn maintenance equipment. The contract, valued at $125,641.88, involves the acquisition of Grasshopper Midmount Zero-Turn Mowers (Model 325D/61) and associated accessories. The primary equipment includes four zero-turn mowers at $16,066.99 each, complemented by specialized accessories such as Michelin Tweel 24" airless drive tire sets, semi-pneumatic caster wheel sets, and rear discharge decks for 61" mowers.

The contract, executed on July 18, 2025, with a completion date of July 28, 2025, will facilitate equipment distribution across multiple Texas state park locations, including facilities in Bend, Spring Branch, Austin, and Bastrop. The purchase order encompasses multiple units of each specified item, suggesting a comprehensive equipment replacement or expansion initiative for the state's parks and maintenance operations. Delivery is scheduled for September 16, 2025, with a 60-day after receipt (ARO) timeline, and the procurement leverages the state's tax-exempt status for government equipment acquisition.