Boots and Athletic Shoes

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department, specifically the McLennan State Juvenile Correctional Facility in Mart, Texas, has awarded a term contract (Contract 800-A1) to Shoe Corporation of Birmingham, Inc. for the procurement of men's low court athletic shoes. The contract, dated September 26, 2025, with a completion date of December 31, 2025, encompasses the purchase of 468 pairs of all-black leather athletic shoes in sizes ranging from 1.0 to 8.5. The shoes, manufactured by Shoe Corp with Model Part Number (MPN) 2800, are priced at $14.17 per pair, resulting in a total contract value of $8,842.08.

The purchase order, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, stipulates delivery within 7 days after receipt of order (ARO), with a specific delivery date of October 3, 2025. The order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the property is secured for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The contract involves multiple line items of identical shoes, suggesting a standardized footwear requirement for the juvenile correctional facility's uniformed population.