Contract 26314150

W.W. Grainger, Inc. dba Grainger was awarded a purchase order (TXMAS-25-45002) by the Port of Houston Authority, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, on July 29, 2026. The contract, valued at $284.40, covers the procurement of general commodities classified under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 45000. The goods are to be delivered to the Port of Houston Authority's facility located at 111 East Loop North, Houston, Texas 77029, with the contractor operating from 7950 Research Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78758-8425.

The purchase order encompasses two line items, with the first item priced at $284.40 and the second item at $0.00, for a combined total contract value of $284.40. Both line items reference Grainger inventory items and are scheduled for delivery on the award date of July 29, 2026, with zero days advance notice required for the receiving order. The Port of Houston Authority claimed an exemption from federal excise taxes and state and local sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as the property was being procured for the exclusive use of the political subdivision.