Prison Commissary Goods

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Institutional Division awarded a term contract to Sierra Group LLC for prison commissary goods, effective January 15, 2020, with a completion date of August 31, 2025. The initial procurement focuses on cotton swabs, specifically 140 cases of 73 mm length cotton swabs with two cotton-wrapped ends, delivered to Zone 3 (Synder) and Zone 5 (Huntsville), with freight included. The contract's initial line item value is $4,512.20, with the unit price set at $32.23 per case.

The contract, identified as Term 20056678, is a state-level procurement for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The purchase order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the items are secured for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The delivery timeframe is 30 days after receipt (ARO), with a specific delivery date of February 14, 2020. Sierra Group LLC, located in Hayden, Idaho, is the prime contractor responsible for fulfilling this commissary goods contract for the TDCJ Institutional Division.