Contract 26298518

On July 13, 2026, Capital Area Rural Transportation Systems (K2273), a public transportation agency located in Austin, Texas, issued Purchase Order No. 26298518 to W.W. Grainger, Inc. dba Grainger under the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS-25-45002) contract vehicle. The purchase order, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, totaled $236.18 and was delivered on the order date with zero days advance notice required. The State of Texas claimed an exemption from sales and federal excise taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as the purchased property was designated for the exclusive use of a Texas political subdivision.

The procurement covered two line items classified under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 45000 for Grainger items. Line Item 1 specified one unit priced at $236.18 with an extended price of $236.18, while Line Item 2 specified one unit priced at zero dollars with no extended cost. The specific nature of the Grainger items procured is not detailed in the available documentation; however, W.W. Grainger, Inc., based in Austin, Texas, is a recognized industrial and commercial supplies distributor. The purchase order reflects a routine offline sale transaction typical of government procurement under established statewide contracts.