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Council awards $125,266.88 bid for two mini excavators to Mustang Cat
Summary
The council approved an ARPA purchase for two Caterpillar mini excavators from Mustang Cat after bids were reviewed and other bidders were disqualified for missing documentation.
The La Marque City Council approved a bid award to Mustang Cat for two Caterpillar mini excavators in the amount of $125,266.88, using allocated ARPA funds.
City staff reported that several bidders were disqualified during the procurement review because required documentation was missing: one bidder did not provide required references and two bidders failed to provide certificates of liability insurance. After verifying compliance the procurement team recommended award to Mustang Cat, the only fully responsive bidder. Council members asked about warranties, useful life and equipment weight and were told the bids included standard warranties and procurement staff confirmed weight/towing requirements would be addressed during acceptance and delivery.
Council voted to approve the purchase. Staff said the city already has an older mini excavator that is out of service and the new units will support public‑works operations.
