General Office Supplies

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies, specifically procuring Crayola Short Barrel Colored Pencils for the McLennan State Juvenile Correctional Facility located in Mart, Texas. The contract, identified as 26006565, covers a performance period from October 15, 2025, to December 31, 2027. The specific purchase order (PO No. 26006565) involves 240 sets of colored pencil boxes, with each 12-count assorted color set priced at $1.54, resulting in a total transaction value of $369.60.

The procurement is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with the agency purchaser being Debra Baize from TJJD. The order is sourced from Essendant under Contract 615-C1, a term contract, and is scheduled for delivery on October 16, 2025, with a three-day after receipt of order (ARO) timeline. The purchase is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the materials are being secured for the exclusive use of the State of Texas. Invoicing for the order will be sent to MCLinvoice@tjjd.texas.gov.