Cleaning Chemicals, Herbicides and Equipment

Morning Star Industries, Inc., a Florida-based contractor, received a Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) contract award from the State of Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) for the procurement of cleaning chemicals. The contract, issued on February 2, 2026, with a cumulative value of $13,029.12, encompasses the supply of Lysol Wipes in 6-count carton format. The line item specifies a quantity of 348 cartons at a unit price of $37.44 per carton, with delivery directed to HHSC's San Antonio, Texas facility located at 11307 Roszell.

Performance under the contract was scheduled for completion on July 31, 2025, with an expedited delivery requirement of February 16, 2026—14 days following the purchase order issuance. The product, manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser under commodity code RAC77182CT, was classified under NIGP code 48540 for cleaning and janitorial supplies. Delivery instructions included specific constraints prohibiting receipt between 12:00 and 1:00 PM, with advance coordination required through the designated HHSC contact, John Trudell, at 210-619-8184. The State of Texas claimed applicable tax exemptions under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4).