General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, has awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies. The specific line item in this contract involves the procurement of 48 dozen Bic Cristal Ballpoint Pens with medium point and red ink, priced at $2.15 per dozen, resulting in a total order value of $103.20. The contract, identified as 26000883, will be performed through the TDCJ Beeville Distribution Center in Beeville, Texas, with billing processed through TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas.

The contract is effective from September 11, 2025, with a completion date of December 31, 2027. The purchase order (PO No. 26000883) specifies detailed delivery instructions, including a requirement to contact the warehouse 24 hours in advance, deliver only to Building 2030 during business hours of 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM, and label all documentation with the PO number R5269661. The order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the supplies are being secured for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The contract represents a standard office supply procurement for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Institutional Division.