General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division (TDCJ-ID) awarded a term contract to ODP Business Solutions, LLC, a supplier based in Boca Raton, Florida, for the procurement of general office supplies. The specific deliverable under this contract is Rayovac Ultra Pro Alkaline 9 Volt Batteries in 12-pack configurations (manufacturer part number AL9V12PPJ). The contract was awarded on February 17, 2026, with a completion date of December 31, 2027. The place of performance is the Byrd Unit Maintenance facility in Huntsville, Texas, with accounts payable processing through TDCJ's Huntsville office. The initial purchase order (PO No. 26210322) specifies six packs of batteries at a unit price of $20.30 per pack, generating a cumulative contract value of $121.80.

Delivery of the battery supplies was scheduled for February 19, 2026, representing a two-day fulfillment timeline from order placement. Leslie Bowers of the Criminal Justice/Institutional Division serves as the agency purchasing contact, with Kasie Kroll designated as the delivery contact at the receiving location. The State of Texas claims an exemption from sales and excise taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as the materials are designated for exclusive use by the state agency. This term contract arrangement establishes ODP Business Solutions, LLC as the prime contractor for battery supply services to the TDCJ Institutional Division during the contract period.