Continental US Ground - OB

The State of Texas, through the Statewide Procurement Division, awarded a contract to FedEx Corporate Services, Inc. for Continental United States ground shipping services. The contracting organization is the University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston (Agency 744), which serves as the place of performance and end-user of services. The contract, designated as 26324645, was awarded on August 4, 2026, under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Code 96224 as a term contract vehicle. The total contract value is $7.96, representing a single unit of ground shipping service at a unit price of $7.96, with delivery scheduled for August 4, 2026.

FedEx Corporate Services, Inc., the prime contractor, is responsible for providing Continental United States ground transportation services exclusively for use by the state entity. The State of Texas has claimed a sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) for this procurement. While the contract award documentation does not explicitly specify the contract period of performance beyond the award and delivery date, the reference to this as a term contract indicates it operates under a framework agreement with defined terms and conditions that govern future orders and pricing under this vehicle.