Vehicle Rental Services

The University of Houston at Clear Lake, a state entity in Texas, awarded a term contract to The Hertz Corporation for vehicle rental services. The contract, identified as 26206075, was executed on November 30, 2025, with a cumulative contract value of $38.32. The Hertz Corporation, headquartered in Estero, Florida, will provide the vehicle rental services under the standard terms and conditions applicable to state procurement. The purchase order specifies a single line item (commodity code C) with a unit price of $38.32, resulting in the total contract value noted above.

The contract period of performance extends through September 15, 2025, though this completion date predates the award date, suggesting either a data entry discrepancy or retroactive documentation. The purchase order was issued through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts—Statewide Procurement Division and is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and local sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), consistent with property acquisitions for exclusive state use. No option periods, renewals, or set-asides are specified in the contract documentation. The procured services are designated for delivery within the United States.