17-Ton Truck-Mounted Crane, Tandem-Axle Chassis

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the procurement of a hydraulic-powered, telescoping, 17-ton truck-mounted crane on a tandem-axle chassis. The required equipment must feature a minimum load rating of 34,000 pounds at a 5-foot load radius, a minimum boom-tip height of 70 feet, and a turret-mounted hydraulic winch with a minimum bare drum pull of 12,000 pounds. The unit must be delivered complete, assembled, and certified to its rated capacity, meeting ISO-9001 requirements and all applicable Federal and State of Texas safety, health, lighting, and noise regulations. Specific marking requirements include permanent identification of the make, model, and load rating, as well as highly visible electrical hazard warnings. Responses are due by November 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time, and must be submitted through the TxDOT Procurement Website. Bidders are required to provide a comprehensive submission including a price schedule, qualifications, experience, references, and a technical data sheet confirming compliance with specifications. Award will be based on best value, with primary consideration given to purchase price and adherence to specifications. The selected vendor must ship the equipment FOB Destination to Fort Worth, Texas, and provide OEM-qualified operator training. Evaluation includes a pass/fail screening of documentation and vendor performance ratings before a final review of price, risk of non-performance, delivery timeframes, and warranties.