General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for the provision of general office supplies. The contract, designated 615-C1, was executed on February 13, 2026, with a period of performance extending through December 31, 2027. The cumulative contract value is $3,162.00. The place of performance is the Prison Store located in Huntsville, Texas. The specific line items under this award include Staples Economy #64 Rubber Bands (3-1/2" x 1/4", 380 per pack), BIC Intensity Permanent Markers (Ultra Fine Tip, Black, 12 per pack), and Staples Hardboard Clipboards (Letter Size, Natural Brown, 3 per pack), with quantities of 260 packages, 86 dozen, and 135 packages respectively.

As a term contract vehicle, this award establishes the pricing and terms under which the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division may procure additional quantities of the specified office supplies throughout the contract period. The initial purchase order (26210111) was placed concurrent with contract execution, with delivery scheduled for February 16, 2026, consistent with the three-day delivery window specified in the contract terms. The State of Texas has claimed an exemption from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).