Rental of Class 8 Day Cab Truck Tractor

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for the monthly rental of a Class 8 day cab truck tractor to be delivered to the Brownwood Maintenance Section. The required vehicle must feature an automatic or automated transmission and a minimum of 400 HP. The selected vendor is responsible for delivering the equipment fully fueled to the specified Brownwood location within two hours of the agreed delivery time. The rental period begins upon the later of the purchase order date or TxDOT acceptance and concludes when the equipment is released back to the vendor, who must then pick up the vehicle within seven days. Award of the contract will be based on the best value to the state, primarily considering the lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet all technical and safety requirements. Vendors must comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, OSHA general industry standards, and ANSI safety marking requirements. Mandatory submission documents include a pricing schedule, execution of bid, Texas Family Code certification, and a detailed record of vendor qualifications and references. All responses must be submitted via the Euna Procurement system by the September 21, 2026, deadline. The contractor is required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability and Commercial Automobile policies, with a waiver of subrogation in favor of TxDOT. Invoicing must be submitted electronically by the 15th of the following month, with payment typically issued via direct deposit or warrant within thirty days of receipt of a correct invoice. Evaluation factors for the award may also include life cycle costs, delivery terms, and the vendor's past performance and financial stability.