General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ) awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC, a Massachusetts-based commercial vendor, for the procurement of general office supplies. This contract, designated as Term 26214005, was executed on March 12, 2026, with a completion date of December 31, 2027. The contract encompasses a cumulative value of approximately $39.88 and includes two primary line items: Pentel Hi-Polymer Latex Free Block Erasers (white, 3-pack units) totaling $19.10 for 10 packages, and Sharpie Permanent Markers (fine tip, blue, 36-pack) totaling $20.78 for one package.

Performance of this contract is directed to the Criminal Justice Administrative Division (CJAD) located in Austin, Texas, with the initial purchase order (No. 26214005) specifying delivery to Megan Hammer at the CJAD facility. The delivery timeframe for the ordered supplies was established at three days from the order date, with scheduled receipt on March 16, 2026. As a state entity, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice claimed exemption from applicable sales and excise taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).