General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to ODP Business Solutions, LLC for general office supplies. The contract, identified as 26005021, covers the procurement of Pentel brand pens, specifically 4 dozen Energel Nv Liquid Gel Pens in blue ink and 2 dozen Energel-X Retractable Gel Pens in red ink. Both pen types are fine point, 0.5mm, with the blue ink pens priced at $14.30 per dozen and the red ink pens at $11.60 per dozen, resulting in a total order value of $80.40.

The contract was executed on October 6, 2025, with a performance period extending through December 31, 2027. The purchase order will be shipped to the District Parole Office in San Antonio, Texas, with billing processed through TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas. The order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as it is for exclusive use by the State of Texas. Delivery is scheduled for October 8, 2025, with a rapid two-day turnaround after receipt of order (ARO).