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 on January 8, 2026. The contract, identified as 26156538, has a performance period from the award date through December 31, 2027, with a cumulative contract value of $1,746.00. The procurement will be fulfilled through the Southern Region Distribution Center in Rosharon, Texas, with billing processed through TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville.

The contract encompasses three primary line items: 20 Canon P170-Dh-3 12-Digit Desktop Printing Calculators at $60.95 each, 100 Staples Hardboard Clipboards at $2.29 each, and 200 Bic Wite-Out Ez Correct Correction Tapes at $1.49 each. The purchase order specifies a three-day delivery after receipt (ARO), with a scheduled delivery date of January 12, 2026. The state of Texas is claiming tax exemption under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the items are designated for exclusive state use, and the procurement is being managed through a term contract mechanism.