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, the contract covers the procurement of Pentel Energel Rtx Retractable Gel Pens, with the initial purchase order calling for 5 dozen blue, needle tip fine point pens at a unit price of $15.35 per dozen. The total value of this initial order is $76.75, with a cumulative contract value listed at $76.

The contract was executed on December 18, 2025, with a performance period extending through December 31, 2027. The purchase order is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with delivery specified to the Austin Specialized Programs location. The order benefits from a tax exemption under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the items are being purchased for exclusive state use. Delivery is set for December 22, 2025, with a three-day delivery window after receipt of order (ARO), and the order is identified under Contract Number 615-C1.