Contract 26285620

W.W. Grainger, Inc. dba Grainger, headquartered in Austin, Texas, was awarded a purchase order by the Lower Neches Valley Authority (D1231), a political subdivision of the State of Texas located in Beaumont, Texas. The award, issued on June 24, 2026, was made under the TXMAS-25-45002 statewide procurement vehicle contract framework. The purchase order encompasses two line items classified under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 45000, with a cumulative contract value of $193.80.

The specific products being procured consist of Grainger items, though the government file does not provide detailed product descriptions beyond the NIGP classification. Delivery was scheduled for June 24, 2026, the same date as the purchase order issuance. The Lower Neches Valley Authority claimed exemption from federal excise taxes and state and local sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as the purchases were designated for exclusive use by the political subdivision. The contract represents a minimal-value transaction typical of routine maintenance or supply acquisitions through an established statewide cooperative purchasing agreement.