Disposable Paper and Plastic Products

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), through a term contract (No. 640-A1), has awarded Staples Contract & Commercial LLC a procurement for disposable paper products. Specifically, the contract involves the purchase of one case of brown, single-roll, 1-ply paper towels (SKU 24596665) manufactured by Cascades, with a unit price of $19.50, totaling $19.50 for the order. The purchase is designated for the Dundee Fish Hatchery located in Electra, Texas, and will be billed to TPWD's central office in Austin.

The contract was executed on January 12, 2026, with a projected completion date of February 28, 2026. The order is processed under the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division and is exempt from federal excise taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) for tangible personal property secured for exclusive state use. Delivery is scheduled for January 14, 2026, with a two-day turnaround after receipt of order (ARO), indicating a rapid procurement timeline for the requested paper products.