General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies. Specifically, the contract covers the procurement of Staples Steno Pads, with the initial purchase order calling for 4 dozen units of 6" X 9" green, Gregg-ruled steno pads manufactured by WORKLIFE BRANDS. The unit price is $19.64, resulting in a total order value of $78.56, with delivery to be completed within 3 days after receipt of order to locations in Huntsville and Austin, Texas.

The contract, identified as 26026793, is effective from November 18, 2025, through December 31, 2027. The purchasing process was facilitated through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, with Maria Sanchez from TDCJ serving as the purchaser. The contract leverages a state tax exemption under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), which applies to purchases for exclusive use by a Texas state agency. The prime contractor, Staples Contract & Commercial LLC, is based in Framingham, Massachusetts, and will provide office supplies to the TDCJ Institutional Division throughout the contract period.