Excavator for Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, Texas

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) are jointly procuring a mini excavator for the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene through an Invitation for Bids (IFB 7498-JW). The excavator must meet specific technical requirements, including a minimum 23 hp engine, fixed rubber tracks, roll-over protective structure with canopy, operating weight under 8,000 lbs, and width not exceeding 5'6". Additional required specifications include a dig depth of at least 104", maximum reach of 190", dump clearance of 124", and digging force of 3,500 lbs. The equipment must also include a heavy-duty 12" bucket and vibratory plate compactor. Warranty requirements include a minimum one-year warranty for the excavator and a two-year/2,000-hour warranty for the engine. Bids are due January 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with an anticipated award date of January 16, 2026. The deadline for submitting questions is December 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CT, with responses expected by December 18, 2025. Delivery must be completed within 90 calendar days from the order date to Abilene, Texas.

The procurement will result in a single purchase order awarded to one vendor, with bid prices required to remain firm for 120 days from the IFB opening date. The GLO/VLB will award based on best value as directed by Texas Government Code Section 2155.074, reserving the right to accept or reject all or part of any bid. No subcontracting opportunities have been identified, and consequently, no HUB Subcontracting Plan is required. Bid submissions must be made via a Box URL as a single PDF file, including the signature page, IRS documentation, price schedule, and addenda acknowledgments. The solicitation is subject to various Texas Government Code provisions, including vendor performance tracking, debarment restrictions, and antitrust compliance. Payment will be contingent upon available appropriated funds and will only be made after goods are received and accepted by the GLO/VLB. Bidders must include documentation verifying their employer identification number and comply with statutory requirements and certifications.