40" 360D W/Remote Oscillating Tower Fan

The State of Texas Department of Public Safety issued Purchase Order No. 26309235 on July 22, 2026, to Sid Tool Co., Inc., doing business as MSC Industrial Supply Co., for the procurement of two units of 40-inch, 360-degree oscillating tower fans with remote control capability (Model A2TOWERFAN360, manufactured by BHRS GROUP LLC). The contract, identified as TXMAS-25-45003, carries a total contract value of $221.94, with a unit price of $110.97 per fan. Performance of the contract was scheduled for delivery on July 29, 2026, with a seven-day Advanced Requirement Offer timeframe. The equipment was to be delivered to the Department of Public Safety warehouse facility in Austin, Texas.

The award was made based on best value determination in accordance with Texas Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle D, Chapter 2155, Section 2155.074. The purchasing agent was identified as Tierra Heine. As a state entity, the Department of Public Safety exercised exemptions from Federal Excise Taxes and claimed a sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4). The prime contractor, MSC Industrial Supply Co., is located in Davidson, North Carolina. Change orders were permitted only for unforeseen conditions and required submission via written Purchase Order Change Notice.