Snowplow and Grader Cutting Edges

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Agency 601, awarded a contract to Kueper North America, LLC for the supply of dual-carbide cutting blades utilized in snowplow and grader equipment. The contract, designated TXMAS-24-76002, was awarded on February 25, 2026, with a cumulative value of $706,308.00. The period of performance extends from the award date through March 28, 2029. Performance location is identified as Seguin, Texas, with the prime contractor based in Charleston, South Carolina.

The contract encompasses two distinct line items for Kennametal-manufactured dual-carbide blades. The first line item consists of 300 units of 7/8" x 5" x 48" blades at a unit price of $1,345.35, totaling $403,605.00. The second line item comprises 300 units of 7/8" x 5" x 36" blades at a unit price of $1,009.01, totaling $302,703.00. The initial purchase order, issued on February 25, 2026, specified a delivery date of March 27, 2026, with deliveries restricted to weekday business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., excluding state and federal holidays.