Blackstone[Reg] Flat Soapstone Holder

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) awarded a Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) contract to Fastenal Company on August 25, 2025, through the TXSmartBuy procurement platform. The specific purchase order (PO No. 25214812) involves the procurement of 30 Blackstone Flat Soapstone Holders at a unit price of $5.43, resulting in a total extended price of $162.90. The contract was processed as a best value procurement in accordance with Texas Government Code, with a delivery timeline of 10 days after receipt of order (ARO), scheduled for September 4, 2025.

The contract is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), and is exclusively for state government use. Invoicing for the order must be submitted to APInvoices@dps.texas.gov, with mandatory reference to both the TXSmartBuy purchase order and the DPS internal purchase order number. The procurement mechanism utilizes the state-level TXMAS contract, which allows for streamlined purchasing processes for Texas state agencies, with Julissa Sanchez representing the agency and Dayanara Montalvo serving as the contractor's point of contact.