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 paper clips. The contract, identified as 26105272, was awarded on December 22, 2025, with a performance period extending from the award date through December 31, 2027. The prime contractor will supply two specific paper clip products: Staples Jumbo Paper Clips in silver (100/box) and Staples Nonskid Paper Clips (1,000/pack), with quantities of 4 boxes and 4 packs respectively.

The contract's initial purchase order, valued at $25.84, is for the Parole Division District Parole Office located in Huntsville, Texas. The line items include 4 boxes of jumbo silver paper clips at $1.81 per box (totaling $7.24) and 4 packs of nonskid paper clips at $4.65 per pack (totaling $18.60). The order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) for state use, with manufactured items from General Binding Corp ACCO and Worklife Brands. Delivery is scheduled for December 25, 2025, within 3 days after receipt of order, to be processed through TDCJ's Accounts Payable department.