Cleaning Chemicals, Herbicides and Equipment

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) awarded a TXMAS contract to Morning Star Industries, Inc. for cleaning chemicals, herbicides, and equipment, with a specific purchase order issued on December 22, 2025. The contract involves the procurement of 9 buckets of Replacement Carbon Filters for Holmes and Bionaire Air Purifiers, with each bucket priced at $20.73, resulting in a total order value of $186.57. The purchase order is designated for delivery to the DSHS Laboratory in Austin, Texas, with a scheduled delivery date of January 5, 2026.

The contract is structured under the TXMAS-20-7301 contract vehicle and is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the materials are secured for exclusive state use. Delivery parameters are strictly defined, with acceptance restricted to weekdays between 8:00-11:30 AM and 1:00-4:30 PM, excluding holidays. The specific line item involves Holmes HLSHAPF60PDQU1 carbon filters, packaged in 4-pack configurations, to be delivered to the state agency's laboratory facility in Austin, with Morning Star Industries, Inc. serving as the prime contractor for this procurement.