Contract 26226997

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ ID) awarded a purchase order contract to W.W. Grainger, Inc. dba Grainger on March 30, 2026, under contract number TXMAS-25-45002. The contract covers the procurement of one Grainger item classified under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code 45000, with a total contract value of $1,701.35. The purchase order was issued to Grainger's Austin, Texas location with delivery specified to the TDCJ Institutional Division Maintenance Depot in Huntsville, Texas. The procurement was executed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division.

The purchase order represents an offline sale transaction whereby the State of Texas procures materials for exclusive use by a state agency. As a state entity, Texas claimed exemption from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). While the specific nature of the Grainger item is not detailed in the contracting documents beyond its NIGP classification, the delivery location and procurement structure indicate the item was sourced to support maintenance operations at the TDCJ institutional facility in Huntsville. No extended performance period is specified in the materials provided, indicating this constitutes a one-time purchase transaction.