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 procuring 50 Coastwide Professional 20" Toilet Plungers (Black) for the Chase Field Unit Maintenance facility located in Beeville, Texas. The purchase order, numbered 26157675, was processed on January 15, 2026, with a total order value of $134.50, representing a unit price of $2.69 per plunger.

The contract is structured as a term contract with a performance period from January 15, 2026, to December 31, 2027. Delivery is scheduled within 3 days after receipt of order (ARO), with the specific delivery date set for January 19, 2026. The transaction is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with the state claiming tax exemption under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4). The purchase order includes specific instructions for the contractor to label all delivery and shipping documents with the TDCJ purchase order number, ensuring precise documentation and tracking.