General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), located in Austin, Texas, has awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies. The contract, identified as Term 25217023, spans from August 26, 2025, to December 31, 2027. The initial purchase order encompasses six packs of Sharpie Tank Highlighters (Chisel Tip, Assorted, 5/Pack) with a unit price of $2.84 per package, totaling $17.04, and includes a transportation and freight charge of $5.99, bringing the total order value to $23.03.

The contract is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with the purchase order to be delivered to Carmen Jacquez at the General Counsel Staff (GCD) location in Austin. The order is placed under Contract 615-C1, which stipulates a three-day delivery after receipt (ARO) with a specified delivery date of August 29, 2025. The State of Texas claims tax exemption under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), for this purchase of tangible personal property, further demonstrating the administrative specifics of this government procurement.