Asphalt Lute Aluminum Head Aluminum Handle Straight Handle Type 82 In Handle Lg

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Agency 601, awarded contract TXMAS-25-45002 to W.W. Grainger, Inc. dba Grainger on October 6, 2026. The contract covers the procurement of asphalt lute tools with aluminum heads and straight handles measuring 82 inches in length. The purchase order specifies 24 units of these tools, manufactured by RAZOR-BACK under part number 63133GR, at a unit price of $96.25 per item. The cumulative contract value totals $2,310.00. Delivery is scheduled for October 27, 2026, representing a 21-day delivery timeframe from receipt of order.

The equipment is being delivered to Roland Ramon in Seguin, Texas, with invoice billing directed to a Houston, Texas address. The purchasing agent for TxDOT is Paul Gonzales. Texas has claimed an exemption from applicable sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) based on the purchase being for exclusive state use. The procurement is classified as a TXMAS contract type procurement, and the purchase order documentation indicates no optional periods, renewals, or set-asides associated with this award.