Grainger items

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Agency 601, awarded a purchase order to W.W. Grainger, Inc. dba Grainger on March 31, 2026, under Contract TXMAS-25-45002. The contract, valued at $1,610.02, encompasses the procurement of Grainger items classified under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) commodity code 45000. The purchase order (PO No. 26231654) represents a single line item transaction for one unit of merchandise at a unit price of $1,610.02. Grainger, the prime contractor, maintains its principal place of business at 7950 Research Blvd., Austin, Texas 78758-8425.

The State of Texas claims exemption from Federal Excise Taxes and State and City Sales Taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) based on the purchase being for exclusive use by the State. While the specific goods or equipment included within the "Grainger Items" designation are not itemized in the available documentation, the transaction reflects a standard offline procurement mechanism through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division. The contract award date of March 31, 2026, serves as the effective date for this purchase order, with delivery designated to a location within the United States.