Shoes and Boots

Travis County, Texas (C2270) awarded a Texas Matching and Advancing State Contracting (TXMAS) contract to Red Wing Brands of America Inc., a footwear supplier based in Red Wing, Minnesota. The contract, designated TXMAS-24-80001, covers the procurement of footwear classified under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 96776. The award was executed on November 20, 2025, with a completion date of September 28, 2027, establishing an approximately two-year performance period. The initial purchase order (PO No. 26207960) totals $237.59 and specifies delivery to Travis County in Austin, Texas.

The single line item under this contract calls for one unit of footwear at a unit price of $237.59. Texas has claimed exemption from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as the procurement is for exclusive use by the State of Texas or a Texas political subdivision. The contract structure as a TXMAS vehicle indicates this is part of a state cooperative purchasing arrangement, allowing Travis County to leverage statewide procurement authority for this footwear acquisition.