Cleaning Chemicals, Herbicides and Equipment

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) awarded a Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) contract to Morning Star Industries, Inc. of Jensen Beach, Florida, for the procurement of cleaning chemicals and associated supplies. The contract, identified as TXMAS 26025894, was executed on November 12, 2025, with a specified performance period concluding on July 31, 2025. The contract's total value is $118, covering two primary line items: 24 Energizer lithium batteries and 12 Windex antibacterial cleaners.

The specific line items include Energizer lithium batteries (intended for watches, calculators, and solid-state miniaturized applications) priced at $1.53 per unit, totaling $36.72, and Windex antibacterial cleaners priced at $6.83 per unit, totaling $81.96. The purchase order specifies a delivery date of November 26, 2025, with a 14-day after receipt of order (ARO) delivery timeline. The State of Texas has claimed a tax exemption under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the purchased items are for exclusive state use, further characterizing this as a targeted procurement for state agency operational needs.