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640-A1-PAPER AND PLASTIC PRODUCTS, DISPOSABLE

Start Date: 08/2006

End Date: 02/2013


NOTICE:  Orders for corrugated boxes may be placed directly with the Texas Correctional
Industries. Please call (936) 437-8426 for more information regarding placement of orders
and For further information.

A listing of the sizes and pricing can be found at the following link:

TCI Corrugated Boxes

Section 1

1.1   DESCRIPTION: 640-A1  Industrial Paper and Plastic Products, Disposable.
      Shipping Bags, Book Mailers (Air Bubble), Paper Bags (Heavy Weight), Paper
      Bags (Nail), Mailing Tubes, Bubble Packing Material, Foam Cushioning
      Material, Butcher Paper, Paper Cups (Various), Paper Napkins, Pan Liners,
      Paper Plates, Facial Tissues, Trays and Bowls (Molded Fiber Paper), Foam and
      Plastic Carryout Containers, Polystyrene Cups, Plastic Cold Drink Cups/Lids,
      Cling Film (Food Service), Plastic Flatware, Plastic Straws, Plastic Bun Rack
      Cover, Toilet Seat Covers, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Aluminum Foil, Wrapping
      Paper

1.2   TYPE:  Automated Discount-From-List

1.3   TERM OF CONTRACT:  August 1, 2006 through May 31, 2007
      First renewal option exercised: June 1, 2007 - May 31, 2008
      Second renewal option exercised: June 1, 2008 - May 31, 2009
      Third renewal option exercised:  June 1, 2009 - May 31, 2010
      Fourth renewal option exercised: June 1, 2010 - May 31, 2011
      Contract Extension: June 1, 2011 – November 30, 2011
      Contract Extension: December 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012
      Contract Extension:  March 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012
      Contract Extension:  June 1, 2012 through August 31, 2012
      Contract Extension: September 1, 2012 through November 30, 2012
      Contract Extension: December 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013

1.4   DELIVERY:   14 days after receipt of order (ARO).  With the exception of
      the following:

      A.  640-75, Toilet Tissue and Paper Towels
          Exception: 640-75-01, 02, 31, and 75
      B.  640-50-60, Facial Tissue
      C.  640-50-70, Napkins

      These items require delivery as follows based on the total weight of the
      order:

      Up to 2000 lbs.                        14 days from date of purchase order
      2001 - 7000 lbs.                       21 days from date of purchase order
      7001 - and over                        28 days from date of purchase order

      NOTE:  THERE ARE DIFFERENT COMMODITY CODES FOR VARIOUS TOTAL WEIGHTS.

1.5   MINIMUM ORDER:  None

1.6   SPOT PURCHASE OPTION:  None

1.7   ZONE:  This is a Statewide Contract

1.8   SHIPPING INFORMATION:  FOB destination (dock delivery when possible), freight
      prepaid and allowed on orders totaling $200.00 or more shipped to a single
      destination.  Orders totaling less than $200.00 shipped freight prepaid and
      added as a separate item on invoice.  Qualified ordering entities must not be
      charged freight for partial shipments of any order with a net total of $200.00.

1.9   WARRANTY:  Manufacturer's standard warranty applies.

1.10  CASH DISCOUNT:  Applicable cash discounts are identified in line item
      descriptions.

1.11  EDUCATIONAL DISCOUNT:  Applicable educational discounts are identified in
      line item descriptions.

1.12  QUANTITY OR LARGE ORDER DISCOUNT:  Call vendor for availability.

1.13  PRICE CHANGES:  All price increase requests must be supported by the
      manufacturer's latest printed price list reflecting the increase.  When a
      new price list is submitted, it is requested that only those item(s)
      submitted for increase be marked or highlighted within the new price list.
      Price increases will only be approved on those items that were included
      in the price list submitted with the bid and meet the requirements stated.
      Price decreaes may be accepted at any time.

1.14  RECYCLED PRODUCTS:  Efforts have been made to identify any product meeting
      the criteria definitions of recycled.

1.15  FUNDING OUT:  Any blanket purchase order (an order calling for multiple
      deliveries over a specified period of time) is contingent upon the
      continued availability of appropriations.

1.16  POINT OF CONTACT:  Vendor contacts are listed at the end of the contract.

1.17  HUB VENDORS:  HUB vendors are identified in the Contract Vendor List as
      "HUB."

1.18  INTERPRETATION:  Questions concerning terms and conditions and technical
      specifications should be directed to:

        Melissa McIlroy, CTPM
        Purchaser G
        Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
        P.O. Box 13186
        Austin, TX 78711
        (512) 463-3174
        FAX (512) 475-0851
	E-Mail: melissa.mcilroy@cpa.state.tx.us

1.19  PURCHASE ORDERS:  Only contract purchase orders issued by the Texas
      Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) or orders issued through a CPA
      contract are eligible for contract pricing.

Section 2 - Specific Contract Instructions:

2.1   PALLETIZING:  When specified by the qualified entity, the contractor for
      toilet tissue and towels must palletize the shipment.  Charges for this
      service may be added to the invoice as a separate item.  The number of cases
      per pallet and the palletizing charges are to be pre-approved by the
      ordering entity prior to shipment.

      Enter Clause 109 on Contract Purchase Requistiion:

      Clause 109 - Agency requests delivery on pallets and agrees to pay an
                   additional charge.

      PALLET CHARGES PER VENDOR:

      Pollock Paper - $10.00/Pallet
      Wallace Packaging, LLC - No Charge
      Tape Solutions, Inc. - No Charge
      Worldwide Corporation - $25.00/Pallet

2.2   COMBINATION OF ITEMS:  All items listed below may be mixed to arrive at total
      weight of the order:

      A.  640-75, Toilet Tissue and Towels (except 640-75-31 and 68)
      B.  640-50-77, Facial Tissue
      C.  640-50-70, Napkins

      The ordering qualified entity is to order the above items by the first
      commodity code number for each group.  Upon completion of the order, the
      item commodity number will be automatically changed (if needed) based on
      the total weight for the order to determine the correct pricing and
      delivery days.

2.3   TEXAS SPECIFICATIONS:  Texas Specifications are located on the CPA
      Homepage:  www.cpa.state.tx.us.

      A.Toilet Paper  Two Ply (Group 640-75-43) to meet the following specifications:
	Basis Weight, 24 x 36 - 500, pounds, (+/-5%):  19 lbs.
	Tensile Strength, dry, oz./in., machine direction, min.:  12.8
	Absorption Time (0.01 ml. water) seconds, max.:  5
	Brightness, % min.:  68
	Softness Value, gms., max., avg., each direction:  26
	Minimum Sheet Size:  3.75L x 4.05W (Width change effective 4/21/2008)
	Packing/Packaging:
	Sheets Per Roll:  Min. 500 Two-ply
	Individually Wrapped Rolls
	Rolls Per Case:   80 rolls

        The following items meet the Texas Specification No. 640-75-01B, dated September 6,
        1990, with the following exceptions to the sections indicated below:

      B.Toilet Paper  Single Ply (Groups 640-75-41):
	Section 5.2 - Physical Requirements, Table 1:
	Basis Weight, 24 x 36 - 500, pounds, (+/-5%):  19 lbs.
	Tensile Strength, dry, oz./in., machine direction, min.:  12.8
	Absorption Time (0.01 ml. water) seconds, max.:  5
	Softness Value, gms., max., avg., each direction:  26
	Minimum Sheet Size:  3.75L x 4.05W (Width change effective 4/21/2008)
	Section 9.1.2 - Class 2, Packing/Packaging:
	Sheets Per Roll:  Min. 1,500 Single-ply
	Rolls Per Case:   48 rolls

      C.Toilet Paper  Single Ply (Groups 640-75-50):
	Section 5.2 - Physical Requirements, Table 1:
	Basis Weight, 24 x 36 - 500, pounds, (+/-5%):  19 lbs.
	Tensile Strength, dry, oz./in., machine direction, min.:  12.8
	Absorption Time (0.01 ml. water) seconds, max.:  5
	Brightness, % min.:  68
	Softness Value, gms., max., avg., each direction:  26
	Minimum Sheet Size:  3.75L x 4.05W (Width change effective 4/21/2008)
	Section 9.1.1 - Class 1, Packing/Packaging:
	Sheets Per Roll:  Min. 1,000 Single-ply
	Rolls Per Case:   80 rolls

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