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

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department awarded a term contract (080-A1) to Central Police Supply, LTD. on October 14, 2025, for the procurement of law enforcement badges, nameplates, and commendation/award bars. The specific line item in this contract involves a single uniform nameplate manufactured by Blackinton, featuring a silver finish and solid brass construction, priced at $14.70. The nameplate is specifically designed for employee Oscar Villalobos, with all-caps black block style letters and a clutch fastener.

The contract is set for completion by November 30, 2025, with a delivery timeframe of 40 days after receipt of order (ARO) and an initial delivery date of October 15, 2025. The purchase is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as it is for the exclusive use of a state agency. While the cumulative value is listed as fourteen dollars, the government file indicates a unit price of $14.70 for the nameplate. The contract will be fulfilled through the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department's Lost Maples State Natural Area, with billing processed through the agency's Accounts Payable department located in Austin, Texas.