Cups, Plastic, Graduated Medicine, With Lip, 1 Oz, 5,000 Cups/Cs

The Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) awarded a purchase order to Always Available Wholesales & Supply Services Corporation on September 25, 2026, under Term Contract 640-A1. The contract, identified as Purchase Order No. 27003319, encompasses the procurement of medical supplies specifically for use by state facilities. The total contract value is $1,688.75, representing a single purchase order delivery rather than an ongoing term arrangement with variable annual value.

The deliverable consists of 25 cases of Empress brand plastic graduated medicine cups with lips, 1 ounce capacity (5,000 cups per case), at a unit price of $67.55 per case. The supplies are designated for delivery to Austin State Hospital, located at 4301 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas, with a scheduled delivery date of October 2, 2026. Billing is directed to the Brenham State Supported Living Center at 4001 Highway 36 South, Brenham, Texas 77833. Joseph Torres, Purchasing Agent for HHSC's Statewide Procurement Division, administered the procurement. The purchase qualifies for exemption from state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), applicable to items procured for exclusive state use.