Landscaping, Lawn and Agricultural Equipment

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department has awarded a TXMAS (Texas Multiple Award Schedule) contract to Moridge Manufacturing, Inc., a Kansas-based equipment supplier, for the procurement of landscaping and lawn maintenance equipment. The contract, valued at $107,693.04, involves the purchase of six Grasshopper Midmount Zero-Turn Mowers (Model 325D/61) with comprehensive accessory packages, including rear discharge decks, semi-pneumatic caster wheel sets, and Michelin Tweel 24" airless drive tire sets. The purchase order (PO No. 25193289) was issued on July 18, 2025, with a targeted delivery to the State Parks Region 6 Headquarters Office in Tyler, Texas.

The contract specifies a 60-day delivery period, with a targeted delivery date of September 16, 2025. The equipment is being procured under a tax-exempt status per Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the assets are intended for exclusive state use. Each mower is priced at $16,066.99, with additional accessories including $1,196.95 airless drive tire sets and $365.11 caster wheel sets per unit. The contract demonstrates the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department's strategic approach to standardizing its landscaping equipment fleet through a centralized procurement mechanism.