MRO Supplies

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) awarded a Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) contract to Fastenal Company, a Winona, Minnesota-based supplier, on July 29, 2025. The contract (TXMAS-25-45004) covers Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supplies, with an initial line item purchase order totaling $33.90 for a single unit of unspecified MRO materials. The procurement is processed under a state-level contract with a tax exemption status under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), specifically for tangible personal property secured for exclusive state use.

The contract demonstrates a standard state procurement mechanism utilizing the TXMAS schedule, which allows state agencies to efficiently acquire necessary operational supplies. The purchase order indicates a straightforward transaction for MRO supplies, with Fastenal Company serving as the prime contractor. The document was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, with a signature from Bobby Pounds validating the transaction. While the cumulative contract value is noted as thirty-three dollars, the precise annual contract value is not explicitly stated in the provided documentation.