Multi-Media Commodities for the Production of License Plates - For use by TDCJ only

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to 3M Company for multi-media commodities related to license plate production. Specifically, the contract involves the procurement of 360 rolls of Thermal Transfer Ribbons for Digital License Plate Thermal Printers, with each roll containing 3 ribbons and freight included. The contract, identified as 23131740, was awarded on April 25, 2023, with a performance period extending through August 31, 2026.

The contract has a cumulative value of $109,814.40, with a unit price of $305.04 per roll. The purchase is associated with the Wynne Unit License Plate Factory in Huntsville, Texas, and is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division. The transaction is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the materials are for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The specific thermal transfer ribbons are 3M model 1300 Plus, with a delivery timeline of 45 days after receipt of order, targeting a delivery date of June 9, 2023.