Snowplows for TxDOT’s Fleet Operations Division

The Texas Department of Transportation is requesting bids for 14 straight-edge snowplows equipped with reversible moldboards designed to fit 2022–2023 Ford Super Duty trucks under IFB 601440000053661, with responses due by 3:00 p.m. Central Time on July 24, 2026. This is an emergency purchase under Texas Government Code 2155.137 and 34 TAC 20.82 with a tentative award date of July 28, 2026. Texas preferences may apply for bidders meeting criteria under 34 TAC 20.306, including Texas-produced supplies and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.

The scope includes 14 units, each with a stainless steel moldboard, LED headlights with heat-defrosting technology, hydraulic cylinders, electric-over-hydraulic hitch lift frame, push-button cab controls, lift frame, mount, headlight adapter, LED plow lights, and all delivery charges. Each unit must meet TxDOT Specification Number 765-61-40. The contractor must provide a minimum of four hours of factory-trained technician instruction on safety, operation, and preventive maintenance after delivery but prior to payment.

Eight snowplows are designated for delivery to the TxDOT Waco District Office (100 South Loop Drive, Waco, TX 76704-2858), and six units for delivery to the TxDOT Austin FOD Office (5501 FM 973, Austin, TX 78724). Delivery must occur between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, excluding state or federal holidays. All pricing must be submitted on an F.O.B. destination basis with freight charges prepaid and included in the unit price. Responses must be submitted sealed via email in PDF format (pricing schedules in Excel), with a maximum file size of 20 megabytes. Vendor responses are irrevocable for 120 calendar days following the opening date. Respondents must submit a signed Invitation for Bid, Texas Family Code Schedule, and Data Sheet with their response.