General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Institutional Division (TDCJ) awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies, specifically Pentel Wow33 retractable ballpoint pens. The contract, identified as 26075790, was executed on December 17, 2025, with a performance period extending through December 31, 2027. The initial purchase order covers two dozen pens - one dozen in black ink and one dozen in blue ink - both with medium points, priced at $3.20 per dozen.

The contract's delivery destination is TDCJ's Communication Facilities in Huntsville, Texas, with an initial order value of $12.80, plus a $5.99 freight charge. The purchase is exempt from federal excise taxes under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as it is for exclusive state use. The pens, manufactured by Pentel of America Ltd, are to be delivered within three days after receipt of order (ARO), with the specific delivery date set for December 22, 2025. The contract represents a standard office supply procurement by a state government entity, utilizing a pre-established term contract with a national supplier.