Tampons for Inmates

This Cuyahoga County procurement was a direct, one‑time purchase of personal hygiene supplies for incarcerated individuals. The county solicited a small quantity of tampons (50 units) under a purchase‑order threshold of $5,000, and the contract was awarded on January 23 2026. No vendor information was disclosed, implying a possible internal award or a vendor that was not publicly identified. • Scope: Supply of 50 tampons for inmate use. • Procurement type: Direct, single‑award purchase (no competition). • Value: Approximately $3,285, well below the $5,000 threshold for informal purchases. • Timeline: Opened Jan 20 2026, closed and awarded Jan 23 2026 (3‑day window).