Cleaning Chemicals, Herbicides and Equipment

The State of Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) awarded a purchase order to Morning Star Industries, Inc., a Florida-based contractor, on February 19, 2026, under the TXMAS-20-7301 contract framework. The procurement, identified as Purchase Order No. 26210924, is valued at $1,209.96 and covers the supply of cleaning chemicals classified under the broader category of cleaning chemicals, herbicides, and equipment. The specific deliverable consists of 36 units of Gain Flings laundry detergent (Procter and Gamble, manufacturer part number PGC86792EA) at a unit price of $33.61 per unit, classified under NIGP Code 50535.

The goods are designated for delivery to the Big Spring State Hospital Warehouse located at 1901 North Highway 87 in Big Spring, Texas, with a scheduled delivery date of March 5, 2026, and a 14-day arrival window. The procurement is managed by HHSC Buyer Carlos M. Mojica in coordination with Warehouse Supervisor Anthony Salazar and Regional Manager Larry Lira. As a state agency purchase, the transaction is exempt from sales tax under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The contract completion date is listed as July 31, 2025, which predates the award issuance and likely reflects a data entry discrepancy or administrative adjustment.