Contract 26222771

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), headquartered in Austin, Texas, awarded a term contract to TCI, a Huntsville, Texas-based contractor, for the procurement of hardwood handles. The purchase order, issued on March 25, 2026, specifies 36 hardwood handles measuring 60 inches in length with 15/16-inch diameter and threaded ends, procured under Contract 485-T1 with a NIGP commodity code of 48510. The unit price is $8.25 per handle, resulting in a total contract value of $297.00. Delivery is scheduled for April 24, 2026, to the TxDOT Athens Regional Distribution Center in Athens, Texas, with billing directed to TxDOT's Austin headquarters.

The contract term extends through December 31, 2099, establishing a long-term supply arrangement. The State of Texas asserts tax exemption under federal excise tax and state and city sales tax provisions, as the items are designated for exclusive state use. Early delivery is permissible, though partial shipments require advance approval from the Athens Regional Distribution Center contact. The 30-day response time from order placement provides the contractor with the timeframe for order fulfillment and delivery coordination.