New chairs for HHSC Houston warehouse. Used TxSmartBuy term contract and the award was made under the Prison Made Goods Act and is non-competitive.

The State of Texas awarded contract HHSTX-6-0000397820 to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on March 19, 2026, for the procurement of ergonomic posture chairs (NIGP Code 42560) intended for the Health and Human Services Commission Houston warehouse. The award was executed through the TxSmartBuy term contract vehicle and is classified as a non-competitive procurement under the Prison Made Goods Act.

The specific contract value, cumulative value, and detailed performance period are not provided in the available contract documentation. The procurement leverages the Prison Made Goods Act framework, which establishes a statutory preference for goods manufactured by state correctional facilities, thereby eliminating competitive bidding requirements. As the awardee, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice will supply the chairs to support operational needs at the identified Houston warehouse location.