Cleaning Chemicals, Herbicides and Equipment

The State of Texas, through the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Division 529, awarded a contract to Morning Star Industries, Inc., a contractor based in Jensen Beach, Florida, for the supply of cleaning chemicals and disinfectant products. The contract, designated TXMAS-20-7301 under the TXMAS contract type, was awarded on February 18, 2026, with a total contract value of $678.96. The supplies are to be delivered to the HHSC facility located at 1111 West North Loop in Austin, Texas, with scheduled delivery on March 4, 2026.

The specific line item under this contract consists of 12 cartons of Cleaner, Disinfectant Wipes in Fresh scent, manufactured by Clorox (product code CLO01593CT), at a unit price of $56.58 per carton. Delivery is required during standard business hours (8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays), with a receipt window of 14 days from the delivery date. The State of Texas has claimed an exemption from sales and excise taxes on this purchase, as the goods are designated for exclusive state use. The purchase order was processed by agency purchaser Clarence Perry, with Barbara Jennings identified as the agency contact.