Cleaning Chemicals, Herbicides and Equipment

The State of Texas, Department of Public Safety, awarded contract TXMAS-20-7301 to Morning Star Industries, Inc., a Florida-based contractor, for the supply of cleaning chemicals and related products. The purchase order (PO No. 26166017) was issued on January 29, 2026, with an order value of $103.81. The specific line item consists of seven packages of Tissue, Kimberly Clark Enex Anti-V wipes (Manufacturer Part Number KCC21286), priced at $14.83 per package. Delivery was scheduled for February 12, 2026, with an estimated delivery period of 14 days to the Department of Public Safety Accounts Payable department in Austin, Texas.

The award was made on a best value basis in accordance with Texas Government Code Title 10, Subtitle D, Chapter 2155, Section 2155.074. The purchasing agent for this transaction was Stacy Blair, with order administration handled through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division. The State of Texas claimed a sales and use tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) as the materials were being acquired for exclusive use by a state agency.