General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, has awarded a term contract (26002999) to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies. The contract, effective from September 23, 2025, to December 31, 2027, covers five specific line items including Swingline Heavy Duty Staples, Avery Economy Sheet Protectors, Staples Smooth Paper Clips, Ampad Gold Fibre Notepads, and Staples A-Z Index File Guides. The total cumulative contract value is $2,656.46, with quantities ranging from 24 to 300 units per item type.

Delivery of the office supplies will be processed through the TDCJ Beeville Distribution Center, with specific delivery instructions requiring carrier contact 24 hours prior to delivery and adherence to receiving hours between 7:30am and 2:30pm at Building 2030. The purchase order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the supplies are secured for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The initial order is scheduled for delivery on September 26, 2025, with a three-day After Receipt of Order (ARO) timeframe, demonstrating a structured procurement process typical of state government contracting.