Prison Commissary Goods

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to Music By Mail Inc., a New York-based vendor, for the procurement of digital clock radios for prison commissary operations. The contract, identified as 20065073, was executed on February 6, 2020, with a performance period extending through August 31, 2025. The initial purchase order encompasses 10,000 digital clock radios (Clear Tech model CTAC70) at a unit price of $12.88, resulting in a total contract value of $128,800.00.

Delivery specifications mandate distribution to Zone 5 in Huntsville, Texas, specifically to the TDCJ Commissary Warehouse, with an initial delivery timeline of 14 days after receipt of order. The contract is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), and represents a strategic procurement for inmate commissary goods. The term contract structure allows for potential future acquisitions within the specified contract period, providing the Texas Department of Criminal Justice with a flexible purchasing mechanism for essential commissary items.