Surfactant, Liner Alkyl Benzene Sulfonic Acid, Liquid sulfonic acid derivative, Liner alkyl group…

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ) awarded a purchase order (PO No. 26217404) to Barbco, Inc. dba Rudy Love Distributing on March 24, 2026, under term contract 180-A1. The contract calls for the delivery of 40,000 pounds of Surfactant, Liner Alkyl Benzene Sulfonic Acid, a liquid sulfonic acid derivative with linear alkyl group manufactured by Primal Elements (MPN 4150). The total contract value is $56,000.00, with a unit price of $1.40 per pound. Performance is scheduled through May 13, 2026, allowing 50 days from order placement for delivery to the Childress Distribution Warehouse located at 15750 FM 164, Childress, Texas 79201.

Delivery operations are restricted to Monday through Thursday between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM, with a mandatory 24-hour advance notice requirement prior to each delivery. Purchasing agent Kelly Pegoda managed the procurement on behalf of TDCJ, with contractor point of contact Brittany Lankford. Billing documentation is directed to TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas. The State of Texas claims exemption from federal excise taxes and sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).