Badges, Name Plates and Commendation/Award Bars, Law Enforcement

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) awarded a term contract to Central Police Supply, LTD. of Houston, Texas on August 12, 2025, for the procurement of law enforcement badges. The contract, identified as Contract 080-A1, encompasses the purchase of 268 badges from Blackinton, including a mix of wallet and breast badges in both 24k gold-plated and nickel-plated finishes. The total contract value is $11,313.10, with a breakdown of 163 nickel-plated breast badges at $41.15 each, 31 nickel-plated wallet badges at $41.15 each, 33 gold-plated breast badges at $45.00 each, and 41 gold-plated wallet badges at $45.00 each.

The contract's performance period spans from the award date of August 12, 2025, to the completion date of November 30, 2025, with a specified delivery timeframe of 40 days after receipt of order (ARO). The specific delivery date is set for September 22, 2025. Invoicing instructions require submission to APInvoices@dps.texas.gov, with mandatory reference to the Texas Statewide Procurement (TXSMB) Purchase Order and Internal Tracking Number. The procurement is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, with Jennifer Orman from DPS serving as the point of contact for this contract.