The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking bids for a compact track loader with accessories. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 PM Central Time on March 19, 2026. The award will be based on best value. The unit must be made ready for continuous operation upon delivery. The warranty begins on the date the unit is determined to meet specifications and accepted by TPWD. Delivery may be a factor in determining best value award. The delivery address is TPWD Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area, **** Lake Marvin Road, Canadian, TX 79014. The original certificate of origin (COO) or manufacturer's statement of origin (MSO) with signature shall be submitted with an invoice to: TPWD Wildlife Division, Region 1, PO Box 722, Paducah, TX 79248. The name of purchaser on back of certificate of origin (COO) or MSO must only be assigned as: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, **** Smith School Road, Austin, TX **** will not be considered complete until original documentation is received as outlined above and will result in delayed payment.
The bid due date is March 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, as stated in the bid notice.
Payment will normally be made within 30 days after receipt of a properly prepared invoice or the receipt of and the acceptance of goods/services ordered, whichever is later, according to the bid notice.
The unit shall be warranted against defects in material and workmanship for the manufacturers standard warranty for government use, as stated in the bid notice.
The state reserves the right to make an award on the basis of low line-item bid, low total of line items, or in any other combination that will serve the best interest of the state, as stated in the bid notice.
Only responses submitted by the bid due date, with required submittal documents and meeting qualifications will be considered, as stated in the bid notice.
Default in promised delivery days after receipt of order without accepted reasons or failure to meet specifications authorizes TPWD to purchase goods and services of this contract elsewhere and charge any increased costs for the goods and services, including the cost of resoliciting, to the contractor, as stated in the bid notice.