Cleaning Chemicals, Herbicides and Equipment

The State of Texas, Department of Public Safety, awarded a contract to Morning Star Industries, Inc., a Florida-based contractor, for the procurement of cleaning chemicals and related supplies. The specific deliverable under this Texas Multifunctional Automated Systems (TXMAS) contract consists of five cases of Gojo-Skilcraft Citrus Ginger Foam Hand and Showerwash (1250 milliliters per case), procured under the AbilityOne program. The total contract value is $419.25, with a unit price of $83.85 per case. Delivery was scheduled for March 10, 2026, to the Department of Public Safety location in San Angelo, Texas, with a delivery window of 14 days from the February 24, 2026 order date.

The contract was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, with Jose Valdez designated as the agency purchaser and Lee Irle as the primary point of contact. The purchase order was issued on February 24, 2026, under TXMAS contract number TXMAS-20-7301 and assigned internal tracking number 26P0009868. The State of Texas claimed exemption from federal excise taxes and sales taxes pursuant to Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). All invoicing was directed to designated accounts payable contacts with reference to both the purchase order number and the Department of Public Safety internal tracking designation.