Compact Track Loader for Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is requesting bids on one compact track loader with accessories for the Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area in Canadian, Texas under IFB, with bids due March 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.

The equipment must be diesel-powered with minimum gross power of 74 hp and net power of 65–73.5 hp, hydrostatic transmission, enclosed cab with air conditioning and air suspension seat, and a 72-inch bucket with electro-hydraulic hand controls. An optional 78-inch heavy-duty brush cutter attachment is available if funding allows. The unit must be new equipment only, covered by the manufacturer's standard warranty, and include proper registration documentation with Certificate of Origin assigned to TPWD. Delivery is F.O.B. destination to the Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area, with the vendor bearing all shipping, handling, freight, fuel surcharges, delivery, testing, and inspection costs.

Award will be made on a best value basis considering lowest price, ability and qualifications, delivery and service schedule, and past performance. TPWD reserves the right to award on an all-or-none basis and to reject any or all bid items. The contract automatically expires upon delivery and final acceptance, with acceptance inspection and performance testing not to exceed five working days. Bid responses are binding for sixty business days from the due date.

Unit prices must be inclusive of all freight and delivery fees. Payment will be made through state warrants within 30 days of receipt of properly prepared invoices and acceptance of goods. Bids must be submitted via email to Purchasing.BidBox@tpwd.texas.gov or by mail to the TPWD Purchasing and Contracting office. The solicitation is subject to drug-free workplace certifications, debarment and suspension checks against SAM, E-Verify immigration verification, prevailing wage standards, and equal employment opportunity compliance.