General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Institutional Division (TDCJ) awarded a term contract to ODP Business Solutions, LLC for general office supplies, specifically mechanical pencils. The contract, identified as 26005044, covers two line items: 8 dozen Pentel Champ Mechanical Pencils (0.5 mm, black barrel, #2 lead) at $6.44 per dozen, and 10 dozen Bic Mechanical Pencils (Xtra Life, 0.7 mm, black barrel) at $2.95 per dozen. The total contract value is $81.02, with a performance period from October 6, 2025, to December 31, 2027.

The purchase order, issued by TDCJ's Classification and Records Supply Office in Huntsville, Texas, will be billed to TDCJ Accounts Payable. The contract stipulates a two-day delivery after receipt of order (ARO), with an initial scheduled delivery date of October 8, 2025. The state of Texas claims tax exemption under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the purchase is for exclusive state use. ODP Business Solutions, located in Boca Raton, Florida, will serve as the prime contractor for this office supplies procurement.