Boots and Athletic Shoes

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to Shoe Corporation of Birmingham, Inc. for the procurement of boots. The contract, identified as 26027784, involves the acquisition of two boot configurations: 1,332 pairs of 6" Plain Toe, Vinyl Ankle, Black Boots in Wide Width, and 612 pairs of the same boot in Medium Width. Each pair is priced at $13.82, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $26,866.08.

The contract, awarded on November 24, 2025, with a completion date of December 31, 2025, specifies delivery to the Southern Region Distribution Center in Rosharon, Texas. The boots will be manufactured by Shoe Corporation of Birmingham and feature specifications including a 6" plain toe design, vinyl ankle, and black coloration. The order encompasses various sizes ranging from 5.5 to 11W, and the delivery is scheduled for 110 days after receipt of order, with an anticipated delivery date of March 16, 2026. The purchase is exempt from federal excise taxes under the Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) for state use.