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. The specific procurement under Contract 615-C1 involves the purchase of 5 dozen Pentel Energel Deluxe Rtx Retractable Gel Pens in fine point, red color, with a unit price of $15.35 per dozen. The total contract value is $76.75, with delivery specified to the Austin Specialized Programs location at 8610 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX.

The contract is effective from December 18, 2025, with a completion date of December 31, 2027. The purchase order stipulates a three-day delivery after receipt (ARO) and includes specific delivery instructions, such as inside delivery and requirement for shipping documents to be labeled with TDCJ tracking number EE064979/R5259521. The order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), indicating the purchase is for exclusive state use, and will be processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division.