Seed Drill for the State Parks Natural Resources Program

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is requesting bids for one new seed drill for the State Parks Natural Resources Program under IFB 802-26-76975, with bids due March 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Addendum 1, issued March 20, extended the original deadline from March 16 and must be acknowledged in the proposal submission.

The seed drill must be a no-till type with a minimum 5.3-foot seeding width, slide plate meter system, and digital acre meter. Truax FlexII-88 or TPWD-approved equivalents are acceptable. Equipment must be new only; remanufactured and gray market items are not permitted. The unit must include the manufacturer's standard one-year limited commercial warranty commencing on the acceptance date.

Delivery is required to the Natural Resources Region 3 office at 1174 Highway 71 East, Bastrop, Texas 78602, with one week's advance notice required prior to delivery. Pricing shall be quoted FOB destination with all shipping, handling, fuel surcharges, delivery fees, and tariffs included in the unit price. The contract commences upon issuance and expires upon delivery and final acceptance.

TPWD will make awards based on low line-item bid, low total, or any combination serving the state's best interest. Evaluation criteria include lowest price, ability and qualifications, delivery schedule, and past performance. Respondents may claim applicable state preferences including Texas bidder preference, service-disabled veteran ownership, Texas agricultural products, environmentally sensitive materials, and energy-efficient products. Bids are binding for sixty business days from the due date. No site visits or pre-bid conferences are scheduled. All inquiries must be submitted in writing to Teresa Kay at teresa.kay@tpwd.texas.gov or to TPWD's Accounts Payable office at 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744.