Surfactant for Aquatic Sites;Principal Functioning Agent: Methylated seed oil or modified…

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) awarded a term contract to Red River Specialties LLC, a Louisiana-based contractor, for the procurement of aquatic site surfactant. The contract, issued September 1, 2026, with purchase order number 27000107, encompasses 144 cases of methylated seed oil or modified vegetable oil surfactant containing emulsifiers and/or additives at 90% concentration. Each case contains 2 x 2.5 gallons, with a unit price of $66.20 per case, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $9,532.80. The commodity is classified under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 67555 and qualifies for state sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).

Delivery is directed to TPWD Aquatic Habitat Enhancement operations located at 900 CR 218, Brookeland, Texas 75931, with an anticipated delivery date of September 7, 2026. The contract term is designated as 675-A2, and the procurement was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, with Dawn Gilbert serving as the primary purchaser contact. This acquisition supports the Department's statewide aquatic habitat management and enhancement initiatives.