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County awards $26,817 footwear contract to Gulf States Distributors for sheriff’s office
Summary
The commission approved awarding a one‑year contract (with renewal options) to Gulf States Distributors to supply law‑enforcement footwear to the sheriff’s office at a total bid price of $26,817.00; the contract includes standard indemnification and dispute‑resolution clauses.
Montgomery County approved a contract award Dec. 2 to Gulf States Distributors to supply law‑enforcement footwear for the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office under Invitation to Bid No. 52210‑26B‑003. The buyer’s memo in the packet recommended the low bid of $26,817.00.
The contract begins Dec. 17, 2025 and runs through Dec. 16, 2026, with options to renew for two additional one‑year periods and a potential price escalation not to exceed 5% per year. The contract language in the packet includes an indemnification clause, dispute‑resolution steps that condition binding resolution on mediation, and a provision affirming compliance with federal immigration law.
Vice Chairman Carmen Moore‑Zeigler moved the award and Commissioner Justin Castanza seconded; the motion carried unanimously. The packet lists Gulf States Distributors’ address and contact and shows an abstract of bid line items and unit prices. The county did not record any opposing views or alternative award recommendations in the formal minutes.
