Contract 26279955

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a purchase order (PO No. 26279955) to W.W. Grainger, Inc., dba Grainger on June 20, 2026, under the TXMAS-25-45002 contract. The purchasing entity, the TDCJ Maintenance Depot in Huntsville, Texas, procured two line items classified under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Code 45000 (Grainger items), with a cumulative contract value of $69.46. The order was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, with the contractor based in Austin, Texas.

The purchase order specified delivery on June 22, 2026, with zero days allowed for receipt of order. 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 materials were designated for exclusive use by the State. While the specific products ordered are not detailed in the available documentation, the NIGP Code 45000 classification and Grainger's business model indicate the purchase consisted of general maintenance or supply items. The minimal contract value and expedited delivery timeline suggest this was a routine maintenance procurement to support TDCJ Institutional Division operations.