Used Railroad Tank Cars/Flat Cars

By order of the Commissioners Court of Panola County, Texas, sealed bids will be received for used railroad tank cars and flat cars, to provide for an annual contract commencing January 1, 2027, and continuing to December 31, 2027.

Tank Cars

All tank cars shall have both ends removed and all holes and vents sealed, ready for installation.

All tank cars shall be a thickness of at least ½" steel.

Estimated quantity to be purchased is 4 per year. However, the County will not be obligated to purchase the estimated quantity.

• 8' to 9' diameter/ 30' to 40' long, price per foot
• 9 ½' diameter/ 40' to 56' long, price per foot
• 10' diameter/50' to 56' long, price per foot

Flat Cars

All flat cars shall be at least 9' 3" wide with a serviceable wood or steel deck. Cars shall have a carrying capacity of no less than 80,000 pounds.

Prices quoted for tank and flat cars shall include delivery within 25 miles of the Panola County Warehouse, 1121 East Sabine Street, Carthage, Texas, 75633. Cars are subject to inspection and approval by Panola County prior to delivery.

Estimated quantity to be purchased is 4 per year. However, the County is not obligated to purchase the estimated quantity.

• Under 60' long, price per unit
• 60' to 79' long, price per unit
• 79' to 90' long, price per unit

Sealed bids shall be received no later than **9:00 A.M., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2026**. Mark envelope "USED RAILROAD TANK CARS/FLAT CARS".

Bids must be submitted on the enclosed bid sheets and must be in ink or typewritten. Bidder shall sign and date the bid. Bids shall be placed in separate sealed envelopes, with **each page manually signed by a person having the authority to bind the firm in a contract**.

Bids received after the deadline will not be considered for the award of the contract and shall be considered void and unacceptable. Opening is scheduled to be held in Commissioners Courtroom, Panola County Courthouse, Carthage, Texas.

A bid may not be withdrawn or canceled by the bidder without the permission of the county for a period of ninety (90) days following the date designated for the receipt of bids.

Panola County reserves the right to award bids on the lump sum or unit price basis, whichever is in the best interest of the county.

All vendors submitting a response to a formal Bid are required to complete Form 1295 online through the State of Texas Ethics Commission website.