Disposable Paper and Plastic Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Institutional Division (TDCJ) awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for the procurement of disposable paper products. Specifically, the contract involves the purchase of 70 cases of multi-fold, brown paper towels manufactured by Cascades, with dimensions of 9" x 9.45" and 1-ply configuration. The purchase order (PO No. 26157266) targets the Boyd Unit Supply located in Teague, Texas, with a unit price of $18.45 per case, resulting in a total contract value of $1,291.50.

The contract was executed on January 13, 2026, with a performance period extending through February 28, 2026. The order stipulates a two-day delivery after receipt of order (ARO), with an initial delivery date set for January 15, 2026. The transaction is processed under Contract 640-A1 through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, with the state claiming exemption from federal excise taxes under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4). The procurement supports the institutional supply needs of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.