Truax Seed Drill for Wildlife Division

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) 802-26-69904 for the procurement of one new Grass No-Till Seed Drill to be delivered to Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area in Mason, Texas. The equipment specifications call for a unit comparable to a Truax Flex II 812 or TPWD-approved equivalent, featuring an approximately eight-foot planting width with 13.5-inch concave notched coulters, twelve openers with 7.5 to 8-inch row spacing, dual seed boxes (one small smooth and one large fluffy), a mechanical acre meter (Veeder-Root acceptable) or electronic alternative, and floatation rib tires, weighing approximately 3,800 pounds with a minimum 50-horsepower requirement. The unit must accommodate TPWD's 6-foot by 21-foot Donahue lay flat implement carrier for transport and must be delivered on or before August 31, 2026. Bid submissions are due by 2:00 PM Central Standard Time on January 27, 2026, via sealed email to Purchasing.BidBox@tpwd.texas.gov or by mail to TPWD Purchasing and Contracting at 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. All bids must include descriptive literature, warranty information, estimated delivery times, and unit pricing that encompasses all shipping, handling, fuel surcharges, delivery fees, and tariffs on a free-on-board destination basis, with responses binding for sixty business days from the bid due date. TPWD reserves the right to award based on lowest price, best value, qualifications, experience, delivery schedule, and past performance, and the equipment must be new only with manufacturer's standard warranty coverage beginning upon acceptance.

TPWD has indicated a preference for Texas bidders and historically underutilized businesses (HUB) where applicable under state procurement guidelines. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The procurement imposes strict compliance requirements, including Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage obligations and E-Verify employment verification for all vendors. Equipment delivery must occur during normal working hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday) with one week advance notice, and acceptance and performance testing will be completed within five working days of receipt; any non-compliant equipment will be rejected at the vendor's expense for removal and disposal. Payment will be made through state warrants within 30 days of receipt of properly prepared invoices and accepted goods, with all contracts subject to availability of state appropriations and compliance with federal and state procurement laws. No specific budget or award value is listed in the solicitation documents, as this is a competitive sealed bid procurement where the award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specifications.