Cleaning Chemicals, Herbicides and Equipment

The State of Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC - 529) awarded a purchase order to Morning Star Industries, Inc., a Florida-based contractor, for the procurement of cleaning and preparation supplies. The award, issued on February 13, 2026, under TXMAS contract TXMAS-20-7301, covers 120 packages of Kimtech Prep Wipes (Kimberly Clark product number Kim06411) at a unit price of $97.99 per package, for a cumulative contract value of $11,758.80. The supplies are designated for delivery to the Lufkin State Supported Living Center Warehouse in Pollok, Texas, with a requested delivery window of February 27, 2026, and delivery time slots between 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The purchase order is exempt from state and local sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), reflecting the materials' designation for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The acquisition was coordinated through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, with Carmen Hernandez identified as the purchaser and Robert Michaud, Warehouse Supervisor, serving as the agency contact. No cumulative annual value threshold was specified in the award documentation.