General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract (615-C1) to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies. The contract, effective from December 17, 2025, to December 31, 2027, covers a range of administrative materials for the Byrd Unit Modular Furniture Department, with a total contract value of $441.43. The procurement includes six specific line items such as Staples notepads in multiple sizes (8.5" x 11", 11" x 17", and 8.5" x 14"), Pendaflex reinforced file pockets, Pentel mechanical pencils, and Staples metal rulers.

The purchase order, identified as PO No. 26072702, specifies quantities for each item, with delivery scheduled for December 22, 2025, within a 3-day after receipt of order (ARO) timeframe. The order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as it is for exclusive use by the State of Texas. Manufacturers for the items include WORKLIFE BRANDS and Essendant, with the supplies to be delivered to TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas. The contract represents a targeted procurement of essential office supplies for the state's criminal justice institutional operations.