Contract 26277318

W.W. Grainger, Inc., dba Grainger, was awarded a purchase order by Capital Area Rural Transportation Systems (CARTS) - K2273, a political subdivision of the State of Texas located in Austin, Texas. The contract, designated TXMAS-25-45002, was issued on June 19, 2026, with a total value of $21.91. The contract encompasses the procurement of supplies classified under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 45000, with two line items specified as generic Grainger items. Performance of this purchase order occurred on June 19, 2026, with zero-day delivery requirements.

The purchase order reflects a minimal-value transaction involving supplies sourced through Grainger's established contract vehicle. The State of Texas claimed exemption from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as the property was being procured exclusively for use by the Texas political subdivision. The first line item carried a unit price of $21.91, while the second line item was valued at $0.00, resulting in the cumulative purchase order total of $21.91. No specific commodity descriptions were provided in the contract documentation, limiting further characterization of the supplies delivered.