Law Enforcement Personal Equipment, Maintenance and Repair & Operations (MRO) and Janitorial Supplies

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), through its Statewide Procurement Division, has awarded a TXMAS contract to Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc., based in Austin, Texas. The contract, identified as TXMAS-24-48501, focuses on procuring Law Enforcement Personal Equipment, Maintenance and Repair & Operations (MRO), and Janitorial Supplies. The initial purchase order involves 10 boxes of Skilcraft Center-Pull Paper Towels, manufactured by AbilityOne, with each box containing 6 rolls of 600 white sheets, priced at $74.95 per box.

The contract was awarded on August 22, 2024, with a performance period extending through June 14, 2027. The initial purchase order has a total value of $749.50, procured through a Best Value procurement process under Texas Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle D, Chapter 2155, Section 2155.074. Delivery of the paper towels is scheduled for September 23, 2024, with invoice submission requirements specifying detailed communication protocols to specific DPS email addresses. The contract type (TXMAS) indicates a state-level multiple award schedule designed to facilitate efficient procurement for Texas government entities.