Cleaning Chemicals, Herbicides and Equipment

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) awarded a purchase order to Morning Star Industries, Inc., located in Jensen Beach, Florida, under the TXMAS-20-7301 contract framework on January 22, 2026. The cumulative contract value totals $142.16 and encompasses the procurement of cleaning and hygiene supplies. The delivery location is designated as the DSHS Austin facility at 1100 West 49th Street and 1111 W North Loop, Austin, Texas 78756, with an estimated delivery date of February 5, 2026. The procurement is managed by HHSC Buyer Chelsea Stefek, with Rebecca Orozco serving as the agency's point of contact.

The purchase order comprises two line items totaling $142.16: eight packages of Procter and Gamble facial tissue at $8.41 per package (extended price of $67.28) and two cartons of Reckitt Benckiser Lysol disinfectant wipes at $37.44 per carton (extended price of $74.88). Both items are tangible personal property classified as cleaning chemicals and related supplies. The State of Texas has claimed exemption from state, city, and federal excise taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The agreed-upon lead time for delivery is 14 days from the order date of January 22, 2026.