Vehicle Rental Services

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Agency 601, awarded a term contract for vehicle rental services to The Hertz Corporation, headquartered in Estero, Florida. The contract, designated as Term 26202770, was awarded on November 6, 2025, with a cumulative value of $76.64. The purchase order (PO No. 26202770) was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division and authorized by Bobby Pounds. The state claimed a sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) for property designated for exclusive state use.

The purchase order encompasses a single line item under NIGP Code 97514 for commodity "C" at a unit price of $76.64. While the contract completion date is listed as September 15, 2025—preceding the award date—this appears to be a data discrepancy. The minimal contract value and single unit purchase suggest this transaction may represent a nominal order under an existing term contract framework or a data entry anomaly. The contract terms and detailed scope of vehicle rental services are not elaborated in the available documentation.