Disposable Paper and Plastic Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), specifically its Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for the procurement of disposable paper products. The specific line item under Contract 640-A1 involves the purchase of 50 cases of multi-fold, brown paper towels manufactured by Cascades, with specifications of 9" x 9.45", 1-ply, and 16 packs per case. The contract was issued on January 13, 2026, with a unit price of $18.45 per case, resulting in a total contract value of $922.50.

The delivery is scheduled for January 15, 2026, with a two-day after receipt of order (ARO) timeline, targeting the Goodman Unit Supply in Jasper, Texas. Delivery instructions specify a weekday window between 7 AM and 2 PM, with a requirement to provide 24-hour advance notice. The purchase is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with the order being tax-exempt under the Texas Tax Code. The contract period of performance runs from January 13, 2026, to February 28, 2026, representing a short-term, targeted procurement of essential paper product supplies for the state correctional facility.