Compact Track Loader for Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is soliciting bids for one new Compact Track Loader with accessories for use at the Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area, with an optional 78-inch Heavy Duty Brush Cutter Attachment contingent on available funding. The procurement, identified by solicitation number 802-26-74071, follows a Best Value award methodology, evaluating bidders based on qualifications and experience, delivery schedule, past performance, and price—not simply lowest price. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by 2:00 PM CST on March 19, 2026, via email or physical delivery to TPWD’s Austin office. The equipment must be new, unused, and manufactured with full warranty coverage, meeting specific technical criteria including a minimum tipping load of 7,140 lbs, 30 gpm hydraulic flow, a 72-inch bucket width, and a fully enclosed cab with air conditioning and air suspension. All equipment must comply with OSHA, UL, FMRC, and NEMA standards and be delivered F.O.B. destination to Canadian, Texas. Acceptance occurs upon inspection at the delivery site, and failure to meet specifications can lead to rejection at the contractor’s expense. Contractors must be registered in SAM, not suspended or debarred, and are subject to E-Verify compliance, data security rules under Texas law, and prohibitions on lobbying and gifts to state officials. If the contract exceeds $1 million, additional reporting under Form 1295 is required. Historically Underutilized Business preferences, Texas-made goods, and service-disabled veteran-owned business status may be claimed for consideration, though not required. Payment will be processed through TPWD’s Accounts Payable in Austin using state appropriated funds, with invoices requiring correct PO number, TIN, and remittance address. No COR, COTR, or PCO is named, and delivery will be coordinated directly with TPWD site contacts. The contract term begins upon purchase order issuance and ends upon delivery and acceptance, with no fixed end date.