Contract 26314655

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a purchase order valued at $227.10 to W.W. Grainger, Inc. dba Grainger under master contract TXMAS-25-45002. The award, issued on July 29, 2026, encompasses the procurement of two line items classified as Grainger commodities under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Code 45000. The items were delivered to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division Maintenance Depot located in Huntsville, Texas, with delivery completed on the award date. One item carried a unit price of $227.10, while the second item was provided at no charge.

The State of Texas claimed a sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) for this acquisition of tangible personal property designated for exclusive use by the state agency. The purchase order required zero days advance notice for ordering, indicating an expedited procurement process. The transaction represents a routine procurement activity conducted through an established master contract vehicle, reflecting the state's routine supply acquisition operations within its correctional institutions infrastructure.