Contract 26305818

On July 15, 2026, the Texas Department of Transportation - 601, acting through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, awarded purchase order 26305818 to W.W. Grainger, Inc. dba Grainger for the procurement of materials under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Code 45000. The contract, identified as TXMAS-25-45002, is valued at $1,317.00 and represents a single purchase order transaction rather than a comprehensive service agreement. The contractor, located at 7950 Research Blvd., Austin, Texas 78758-8425, was authorized to fulfill the order effective immediately upon issuance, with a delivery date of July 15, 2026.

The purchase order comprises two line items classified as Grainger items, with the first line item specifying one unit at $1,317.00 and the second line item indicating one unit at no charge. The specific nature of the materials procured is not detailed in the available documentation; however, the transaction falls under the commodities classification typically associated with supplies and equipment. The State of Texas claimed exemption from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes pursuant to Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), confirming the materials are for the exclusive use of the state agency. Purchase authorization was executed by Bobby Pounds as the authorized purchasing representative.