Sewing Accessories and Supplies

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, has awarded a term contract (No. 26006709) to Ragold Corporation of Newport Beach, California for the procurement of specialized sock yarn. The contract, valued at $56,620.20, covers the acquisition of 39,000 pounds of white natural stretch polyester yarn with specific technical specifications, including Z twist, 1-ply configuration, 150 denier, 32 strands, and 19.61% elongation. The yarn is intended for sock manufacturing at the Hughes Unit Garment Factory located in Gatesville, Texas.

The contract period spans from October 4, 2025, to November 30, 2025, with a specific delivery timeframe of 45 days after receipt of order (ARO), targeting November 18, 2025. Delivery parameters are strictly defined, allowing deliveries only Monday through Friday between 5 AM and 1 PM, excluding weekends and holidays. The purchase is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) for state use, with L&M identified as the yarn manufacturer. Billing for the contract will be processed through TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas, at a unit price of $1.4518 per pound.