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, capable of digging, lifting, and dumping operations. This procurement is identified by solicitation number 601440000053632 and is posted on the TxDOT Procurement Portal at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/, where all amendments, questions, answers, and updates will be posted. Respondents must submit proposals through the Euna Procurement website prior to the deadline of August 28, 2026, at 9:00 PM Central Time; no submissions will be accepted after this date and time. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 333131, and the contract is classified under the SLED (State, Local, and Education) organization type. Vendors must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts’ Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and must have the correct NIGP class and item codes selected to be eligible to respond. Existing vendors are required to ensure their CMBL information is current and accurate, while new vendors must apply through the CMBL portal to receive bidding opportunities. The point of contact for procurement inquiries is Brian Jordan, CTCD, reachable at Brian.Jordan2@txdot.gov or 512-416-4739. No specific contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing details, packaging requirements, inspection criteria, or delivery schedules are provided in the solicitation documents. The estimated contract value and contract type, such as firm-fixed-price or indefinite-delivery, are not disclosed. All submissions must comply with CMBL eligibility and registration requirements, and bidders are responsible for monitoring the solicitation portal for updates.