Vehicle Rental Services

The Hertz Corporation, headquartered in Estero, Florida, was awarded a term contract by Child Advocates, Inc. (Agency Code A0068), a contracting organization located in Houston, Texas, for vehicle rental services. The contract, identified as 26204547, was awarded on December 15, 2025, with a total contract value of thirty-eight dollars ($38.32). The procurement was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division in accordance with applicable state procurement regulations, and the services are to be delivered to Child Advocates, Inc. at 2401 Portsmouth Street, Suite 210, Houston, Texas 77098.

The contract covers a single line item under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 97514 for one unit of commodity "D" at a unit price of $38.32. As a state purchase transaction, this award is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes and State and City Sales Taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The contract documentation indicates an award date of December 15, 2025; however, the stated completion date of September 15, 2025 predates the award date, suggesting a potential administrative or documentation discrepancy that may warrant clarification regarding the actual period of performance.