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., a contractor based in Jensen Beach, Florida, for the procurement of cleaning chemicals. Specifically, the contract involves the purchase of 140 cartons of Dial Professional liquid detergent, with each carton priced at $72.64, resulting in a total contract value of $10,169.60. The purchase order (PO No. 26125898) is designated for the Mexia State Supported Living Center (SSLC) Warehouse located in Mexia, Texas.

The contract, identified as TXMAS-20-7301, was awarded on December 30, 2025, with a delivery timeline of 14 days after receipt of order (ARO), establishing a specific delivery date of January 13, 2026. The procurement is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with Carlos M. Mojica listed as the agency purchaser. Under the terms of the contract, the State of Texas claims tax exemption under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the purchase is for the exclusive use of a state agency.