Boots and Athletic Shoes

The State of Texas, Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ-ID) awarded a term contract to Shoe Corporation of Birmingham, Inc., an Alabama-based contractor, for the procurement of work boots. The specific deliverable under this contract consists of one pair of 6-inch work boots in medium width, sand suede leather construction. The contract was awarded on January 29, 2026, with a scheduled delivery date of February 5, 2026, and a warehouse receipt deadline of February 12, 2026. The place of performance for this order is the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas, which serves as the receiving and billing location for TDCJ-Accounts Payable.

The contract value for this line item is $18.01, reflecting the unit price of $18.01 per pair. The purchase order was processed under the existing Term Contract 800-A1, which provides a framework for footwear acquisitions by the State of Texas. The procurement qualifies for state tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) for tangible personal property acquired for exclusive state use. As a state entity, the contracting organization is exempt from federal excise taxes and applicable state and city sales taxes on this purchase.