Disposable Paper and Plastic Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for the supply of disposable paper and plastic products. The contract, designated 640-A1 and issued on January 22, 2026, specifies delivery of 70 cases of multi-fold brown paper towels (9" x 9.45", 1-ply configuration, 16 packs per case, SKU 24596667) with a total contract value of $1,291.50. The contracting organization is headquartered in Huntsville, Texas, with delivery directed to Lewis Unit Supply in Woodville, Texas. The contract period extends through February 28, 2026, with scheduled delivery anticipated for January 26, 2026.

The prime contractor, Staples Contract & Commercial LLC, is based in Framingham, Massachusetts and supplied the paper towel products at a unit price of $18.45 per case under the state's tax-exempt status. The purchase order was processed through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Accounts Payable department, with Harmonie Woodson serving as the purchasing contact. The transaction falls under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Code 64075 and qualifies for exemption from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) due to the materials' exclusive use by the state entity.