Cleaning Chemicals, Herbicides and Equipment

The Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) awarded a purchase order to Morning Star Industries, Inc., for the procurement of Caviwipes 2.0 disinfectant wipes. The contract, issued on February 18, 2026, under the TXMAS-20-7301 consortium agreement, specifies delivery of 20 cases of Caviwipes 2.0 (6" x 6.75" towelettes, 160 towelettes per canister, 12 canisters per case) manufactured by Metrex Research. The cumulative contract value is $3,126.40, with a unit price of $156.32 per case. The prime contractor, Morning Star Industries, Inc., is located in Jensen Beach, Florida.

The supplies are designated for delivery to the San Angelo State Supported Living Center Warehouse in Carlsbad, Texas, with billing directed to the Abilene State Supported Living Center in Abilene, Texas. The estimated delivery date is March 4, 2026, based on a 14-day delivery timeframe from the order issuance date. The State of Texas asserts exemption from Federal Excise Taxes and claims a sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The HHSC buyer is Joseph Torres, and the agency contact is Danny Melvin, Warehouse Supervisor at the San Angelo facility.