Vehicle Rental Services

The Texas Department of Agriculture (Agency 551) awarded a term contract to The Hertz Corporation for vehicle rental services. The contract, designated 975-C1 with purchase order number 26204224, was awarded on December 8, 2025. The Hertz Corporation, headquartered at 8501 Williams Road, Estero, Florida 33928, will serve as the prime contractor. The contract covers a single line item classified under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 97514 for commodity B, with a unit quantity of one at a unit price of $145.16, resulting in a total contract value of $145.16.

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts—Statewide Procurement Division administered the purchase order on behalf of the contracting organization. The state has claimed a sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) for this purchase of tangible personal property for exclusive state use. While the award date is listed as December 8, 2025, the completion date shown in the contract record is September 15, 2025, suggesting potential data entry discrepancies in the source documentation. The performance location is specified as the United States, with the Texas Department of Agriculture serving as the ultimate end-user agency.