Contract 25217086

W.W. Grainger, Inc. dba Grainger was awarded a Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) contract (TXMAS-25-45002) by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ ITD) on July 29, 2025. The contract, with a minimal documented value of $72, involves the procurement of a single "Grainger Item" to be delivered to the TDCJ ITD Maintenance Depot located in Huntsville, Texas. The purchase order is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division and benefits from a state tax exemption under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4).

The procurement appears to be a targeted acquisition for the exclusive use of the State of Texas, with specific tax considerations that underscore its governmental nature. Grainger, a well-known industrial supply distributor, is serving as the prime contractor for this transaction. The purchase order, identified as PO No. 25217086, represents a straightforward, single-line item procurement with a defined quantity of one unit, priced at $72. The document is authenticated by a signature from Bobby Pounds and indicates the state's exemption from federal excise taxes, consistent with standard governmental purchasing protocols.