Cleaning Chemicals, Herbicides and Equipment

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) awarded a Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) contract to Morning Star Industries, Inc. of Jensen Beach, Florida, for the procurement of cleaning chemicals. The specific purchase order (PO No. 26024072) involves the delivery of 28 cartons of Dial Professional liquid detergent, with each carton priced at $72.64, resulting in a total contract value of $2,033.92. The order is designated for delivery to two Texas State Supported Living Centers (SSLC), with the primary delivery location being the Lubbock SSLC Warehouse.

The contract, issued on October 29, 2025, stipulates delivery within 14 days after receipt of order (ARO), with a specific delivery date of November 12, 2025. The purchase is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division and is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the property is secured for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The contract is managed by HHSC personnel, including Carlos M. Mojica as the buyer and Edgar Munoz-Lopez as the warehouse supervisor, and is structured under the TXMAS-20-7301 contract type.