Grounds Maintenance Equipment, Attachments and Accessories

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Agency 601, awarded a contract to Deere & Company under the TXMAS-24-51502 master agreement framework for the procurement of grounds maintenance equipment. The contract, issued on March 10, 2026, with a completion date of April 30, 2026, covers two GATOR HPX615E utility vehicles manufactured by John Deere. The total contract value is $32,821.82, comprising a unit price of $32,221.82 per vehicle ($64,443.64 subtotal for two units) and a transportation and freight charge of $600.00. The delivery location is scheduled for Lubbock, Texas, with shipment originating from Odessa, Texas, and delivery anticipated for March 10, 2027.

This procurement was executed under the authority of TXMAS, the Texas Multiple Award Schedule contracting vehicle. The purchasing agent is Brian Jordan of TxDOT. The State of Texas claimed exemptions from federal excise taxes and sales tax under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) for this acquisition of tangible personal property designated for exclusive state use. The contract incorporates a 365-day Available to Return Order (ARO) window, providing TxDOT with flexibility in managing the utility vehicle inventory across its operations.