Vehicle Rental Services

The University of Houston at Clear Lake, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, awarded a term contract to The Hertz Corporation for vehicle rental services. The contract, identified as Term 26206565, was executed on December 11, 2025, with a cumulative value of $218.51. The Hertz Corporation, headquartered at 8501 Williams Road, Estero, Florida, will serve as the prime contractor for this procurement under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 97514.

The contract encompasses a single line item for Q4 vehicle rental services, consisting of one unit at a unit price of $218.51. The completion date is listed as September 15, 2025, which predates the award date of December 11, 2025, suggesting potential administrative processing delays or retroactive contract documentation. The State of Texas has claimed exemption from federal excise taxes and sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) based on the property being procured for exclusive use by a Texas political subdivision. The purchase order was authorized by Bobby Pounds and processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts—Statewide Procurement Division.