Compact Excavators

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA), through its Statewide Procurement Division (SPD), is seeking sealed responses for compact excavators. The primary customer for these items is the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). The solicitation includes specifications for two compact excavator models, with minimum operating weights of 3,700 lbs and 7,600 lbs respectively. The contract term is from the effective date through August 31, 2025, with up to four one-year renewal options. Responses are due by January 18, 2024, and will be evaluated based on responsiveness, risk of non-performance, and best value to the state. Contractors will be required to provide warranty service and comply with insurance requirements. Purchases will be made through the Texas SmartBuy online ordering system, which assesses a 1.5% administrative fee.

The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors across the state of Texas, including jurisdictions such as Travis County and the City of Austin. No set-asides or HUB subcontracting plan is required unless the respondent intends to use subcontractors. The solicitation does not provide any details on incumbent contractors or available funding sources and amounts. Pricing for the compact excavators must be submitted on the revised mandatory price sheet, with unit prices including statewide delivery and FOB destination terms.