Personal Hygiene and Grooming Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to International Wholesale, Inc. for the procurement of personal hygiene products, specifically White Rain Bar Soap. The contract, identified as 25211974, encompasses the acquisition of 2,000 cases of bar soap, with each case containing 12 two-packs of 4.06 oz bars in four distinct scents: Spring Fresh, Classic Gold, Vital Energy, and Solar Rush. The contract has a cumulative value of $22,800.00, with a unit price of $11.40 per case, and requires a minimum order quantity of 200 cases with statewide delivery capabilities.

The contract period spans from July 28, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with a scheduled initial delivery to the Beeville Commissary on August 11, 2025. The purchase order, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, specifies a delivery timeline of 14 days after receipt (ARO). The contract is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) for state use, and the billing will be managed through TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas. The prime contractor, International Wholesale, Inc., located in Allen Park, Michigan, will be responsible for fulfilling the contract requirements.