Hourly rate for field fire suppression technician and 1 more item

The Texas Military Department issued Purchase Order 26335446 to Koetter Fire Protection Of Austin, LLC (dba Pye-Barker) on August 28, 2026, under contract TXMAS-22-93601 for a total value of $127,277.68. The contractor, located in Pflugerville, Texas, will provide field fire suppression technician services to support operations at Fort Bliss, Texas, with billing directed to the Texas Military Department's Accounts Payable office in Austin. The contract encompasses 1,100 hours of labor at a unit rate of $99.88 per hour, generating $109,868.00, supplemented by an additional service quote valued at $17,409.68.

The delivery period extends from the August 28, 2026 award date through September 11, 2026, representing a 14-day acceptable requested delivery window. The services are intended for exclusive state use, and the State of Texas has claimed a sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The purchase order was directed to Tim Leek, Statewide Fire Marshal, indicating the engagement supports the Texas Military Department's fire protection and safety operations across its facilities.