Personal Hygiene and Grooming Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to Barbco, Inc. dba Rudy Love Distributing on July 13, 2020, for personal hygiene and grooming products. The contract, identified as Term 20117926, covers the procurement of commissary items for the Snyder Commissary and Trust Fund, with a performance period from July 13, 2020, to August 31, 2026. The cumulative contract value is $5,978.56, with two primary line items: 299 cases of 12 oz. Dandruff Shampoo (Blue Cross No More Flakes) and 225 cases of 7 oz. Hair Food (Blue Cross Ebony Silk Hair Food).

The purchase order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the products are secured for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The contract specifies a delivery date of August 3, 2020, with a 21-day delivery window after receipt of order. The products will be shipped to a specified address in Snyder, Texas, with unit prices of $10.19 per case for shampoo and $13.03 per case for hair food. This contract represents a targeted procurement of personal care items for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's institutional facilities.