Disposable Paper and Plastic Products

The State of Texas, Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for the procurement of disposable paper and plastic products. The contract, designated 640-A1, was executed on January 29, 2026, with a completion date of February 28, 2026. The contract value totals $553.50 and covers a single line item consisting of 30 cases of multi-fold brown paper towels measuring 9" by 9.45", 1-ply configuration, with 16 packs per case, at a unit price of $18.45 per case.

The purchase order was placed under internal tracking number EE071224/R6226811 with delivery directed to Duncan Unit Property & Supply located in Diboll, Texas, while billing was directed to Texas Department of Criminal Justice Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas. The contracting organization designated Stephen Smith as the purchaser, with facility contact Kaylyn Haltom. Delivery was scheduled for February 2, 2026. The State of Texas asserted exemption from sales and Federal Excise Taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), citing exclusive state use of the commodities.