Child Safety Seats

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) has awarded a term contract to Longhouse Inventory Solutions, LLC for the procurement of child safety seats. The contract, identified as 26003441, was initiated on September 25, 2025, with a performance period extending through April 30, 2029. The cumulative contract value is $1,429.54, covering the purchase of three distinct types of child safety seats: 6 Rear Facing Infant Seats at $101.38 each, 2 Convertible Car Seats with Harness at $204.29 per pair, and 6 High Back Booster Seats in Black Fox at $68.78 each.

The procurement is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the items are for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The purchase order (PO No. 26003441) specifies delivery of the child safety seats by October 27, 2025, with a 30-day delivery timeline after receipt of order. The seats are sourced from manufacturers Evenflo and Cosco, and will be utilized by the DFPS Accounting Division. The contract demonstrates a strategic approach to ensuring child safety through the standardized procurement of age-appropriate and safety-compliant car seats for the state's protective services program.