Chemicals for Laundry Detergent Manufacturing

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to Chemical Connection Company for the procurement of sodium tripolyphosphate, an essential chemical used in laundry detergent manufacturing. The contract, identified as 26026645, was issued on November 18, 2025, with a total contract value of $66,360.00. The prime contractor will supply 42,000 pounds of Anhydrous Sodium Tripolyphosphate at a unit price of $1.58 per pound, manufactured by Quimer, with a one-year warranty and shelf life.

The purchase order stipulates delivery to the Childress Distribution Warehouse in Childress, Texas, within 21 days after receipt of order (ARO), with a specific delivery date of December 9, 2025. Billing will be processed through TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas. The contract is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) for state use, with Kelly Pegoda serving as the agency purchaser. The contract represents a focused procurement of a specific chemical compound for institutional laundry operations within the Texas criminal justice system.