Textiles, Fibers, and Piece Goods

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Institutional Division awarded a term contract to Tabb Textiles Co, Inc. for the procurement of specialized textile materials. The contract, identified as 20015201, involves the supply of graphite (Pantone 425C) twill fabric with specific technical specifications: 4.75 oz./sq. yard weight, to be delivered to facilities in Huntsville and Dayton, Texas. The contract covers 83,310 yards of fabric at a unit price of $1.74 per yard, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $144,959.40.

The contract was initially awarded on October 8, 2019, with a performance period extending through May 31, 2026. The purchase order was subsequently modified on July 7, 2020, reducing the original quantity from 85,000 to 83,310 yards. Delivery locations include the Hightower Unit Garment Factory in Dayton, Texas, with billing handled in Huntsville. The contract is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the materials are procured for exclusive state use. The prime contractor, Tabb Textiles Co, Inc., located in Opelika, Alabama, is responsible for manufacturing and delivering the specified textile product to TDCJ's institutional facilities.