General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), specifically the Institutional Division, has awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies. The contract, identified as 26000219, covers the procurement of Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens in two ink colors: black and blue. The initial purchase order involves 5 dozen pens of each color, with a unit price of $10.40 per dozen, resulting in a total order value of $104.00.

The contract is effective from September 4, 2025, through December 31, 2027, with the initial delivery scheduled for September 8, 2025. The purchasing order will be billed to TDCJ Accounts Payable and shipped to the Office of the Inspector General, both located in Huntsville, Texas. The purchase is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the items are being acquired for exclusive state use. The manufacturer of the pens is Pilot Corporation, and the order is processed under a term contract that allows for ongoing procurement of office supplies during the specified contract period.