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

Central Police Supply, LTD., headquartered in Houston, Texas, was awarded a term contract by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to supply law enforcement badges and related commendation items. The contract award, designated as Term 26211722, was executed on February 25, 2026, with a cumulative contract value of $207.48. The products are being delivered to the DPS General Stores facility located at 5805 North Lamar Boulevard in Austin, Texas, with a scheduled delivery date of April 27, 2026.

The purchase order encompasses four DPS wallet badges manufactured by Blackinton, consisting of one nickel-plated badge priced at $45.99 and three 24-karat gold-plated badges each priced at $53.83. All items fall under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing commodity code 08015. The purchasing agent designated for this order is Jennifer Orman, and invoices are to be submitted to both APInvoices@dps.texas.gov and jennifer.orman@dps.texas.gov with an Acceptance and Receipt Order period of 60 days. As a state entity, the Department of Public Safety is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).