Personal Hygiene and Grooming Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to Phoenix Trading, Inc. dba Amercare Products, Inc. for personal hygiene and grooming products. Specifically, the contract involves the procurement of Cocoa Butter Lotion, manufactured by Amerfresh, with a purchase of 600 cases (15 oz, 12 per case) at a unit price of $11.88, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $7,128.00. The contract is effective from July 30, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2026.

The contract, identified as 652-A1, is for statewide delivery to the TDCJ Huntsville Commissary Warehouse, with billing directed to TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas. Delivery is scheduled within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO), with a specific delivery date of August 29, 2025. The purchase is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), and is designated for the exclusive use of the State of Texas, with Guadalupe Gomez serving as the agency purchasing contact.