Contract 26220653

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (dba Grainger) was awarded a purchase order by the State of Texas, Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division, on March 24, 2026. The contract, identified as TXMAS-25-45002 (Purchase Order No. 26220653), encompasses the procurement of commodities classified under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 45000. The order totals $263.90 and is designated for delivery to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division Maintenance Depot in Huntsville, Texas. The specific line items consist of Grainger-branded materials, with one item valued at $263.90 and a second item at no additional cost.

As a state entity, the State of Texas is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes and State and City Sales Taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The purchase order was executed on behalf of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Statewide Procurement Division, and authorized by Bobby Pounds. Based on the documentation provided, this represents an offline sale transaction utilizing the established TXMAS contract vehicle for procurement of maintenance and supply materials to support operational requirements at the specified state correctional facility location.