Disposable Paper and Plastic Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract (640-A1_Cardboard) to International Paper Company for the procurement of corrugated cardboard sheeting. The contract, issued on January 8, 2026, with a completion date of February 28, 2026, covers the purchase of 203.5974 thousand square feet of cardboard, specifically 200 pounds per thousand square feet, Test B Flute, with dimensions 42L-23M-42L. The order is associated with the Alan B. Polunsky Box Factory in Livingston, Texas, with billing processed through TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas.

The contract has a cumulative value of $15,039.74, with a unit price of $73.87 per thousand square feet. The purchase order, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, includes provisions for potential quantity adjustments of up to 10% and is exempt from federal excise taxes under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4). The cardboard sheeting is to be delivered within two days after receipt of order (ARO), with the specific delivery date set for January 12, 2026, to support the operational needs of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's institutional facilities.