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

The State of Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to 3M Company for the supply of thermal transfer ribbons used in digital license plate production equipment. The contract, designated 550-A3, was executed on January 26, 2026, with a completion date of August 31, 2026, and carries a cumulative value of $170,617.50. The place of performance is the Wynne Unit License Plate Factory located in Huntsville, Texas, which serves as both the purchasing agency and delivery destination.

The procurement encompasses 450 rolls of thermal transfer ribbons for thermal printers specified for use exclusively by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The line items comprise four color variants: 360 rolls of black ribbons, and 30 rolls each of yellow, magenta, and cyan ribbons, all priced at $379.15 per roll. The contract specifies delivery to Huntsville, Texas, with a scheduled delivery date of March 12, 2026. As a state procurement, the award is exempt from state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).