Crawler Excavator with Hinged Boom

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a diesel-powered, hydraulically operated, hinged boom excavator mounted on a crawler-type undercarriage, designed for digging, lifting, and dumping operations. The equipment must be capable of performing heavy-duty earthmoving tasks in demanding environmental conditions, and all submissions must fully comply with the technical specifications outlined in the solicitation. Respondents are required to monitor the official website for any updates, addendums, or clarifications, as changes to the solicitation will be posted there and are binding. The solicitation number is 601440000053631, and responses must be submitted no later than July 31, 2026, at 9:00 PM Central Time, with no late submissions accepted under any circumstances. This solicitation is issued under the State, Local, and Education (SLED) category, with the Texas Department of Transportation as the sole contracting authority and performance expected throughout the state of Texas. There is no specified set-aside or NAICS code provided, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors without preference or restriction based on business size or category. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Brian Jordan, reachable via email at Brian.Jordan2@txdot.gov or by phone at 512-416-4739. All documents, submissions, and communications must be directed through the designated portal at https://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd/601440000053631, and vendors are strongly advised to verify the accuracy of their proposals against the latest posted information prior to the deadline.