Determined best value would be to purchase off the txmas contract due to price and immediate availability. Price verified in vendors txmas catalog.

The State of Texas awarded contract 696-6-EE084900 to Bullchase, Inc. on April 16, 2026. The procurement involves the supply of industrial fans and related accessories, including fan guards, smoke exhaust fans, and associated fan components and parts. The procurement decision was based on best value determination, with the contracting entity electing to purchase through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) contract due to favorable pricing and immediate product availability. Vendor pricing was verified against the supplier's TXMAS catalog prior to award.

The contract encompasses products classified under multiple commodity categories: fan guards and accessories (UNSPSC 40101605), smoke exhaust fans (UNSPSC 46191620), and general fans (UNSPSC 40101604), which align with the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) classification for industrial-type fans including attic and exhaust fans with associated blades and parts (NIGP 03140). The specific contract value, cumulative value, annual value, and performance period details were not provided in the available documentation.