Prison Commissary Goods

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract (No. 22140001) to Sierra Group LLC for prison commissary goods. The contract, effective from June 28, 2022, to August 31, 2025, focuses on the procurement of cooling towels for correctional facilities. The initial purchase order involves 10,000 lime green cooling towels, manufactured by Sierra, with a unit price of $1.42, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $14,200.00.

Delivery specifications include distribution to two designated zones within Texas: Zone 3 (Synder) and Zone 5 (Huntsville), with freight included in the pricing. The purchase order mandates delivery within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO), with the initial delivery date set for July 28, 2022. The contract is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the procurement is for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The prime contractor, Sierra Group LLC, based in Hayden, Idaho, will fulfill the order to the TDCJ Huntsville Commissary Warehouse, with Clifton Brayshaw serving as the delivery contact.