General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies, specifically procuring BIC Bu3 Retractable Ballpoint Pens. The contract, identified as 615-C1, was executed on August 29, 2025, with a performance period extending through December 31, 2027. The initial purchase order involves 10 dozen blue, medium-point retractable ballpoint pens at a unit price of $3.40 per dozen, resulting in a total order value of $34.00.

The contract is administered through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, with specific provisions for electronic invoicing and tax-exempt status under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4). The procurement allows for a three-day delivery window after receipt of order, with the initial delivery scheduled for September 1, 2025. The term contract structure suggests potential for multiple purchases of office supplies throughout the designated performance period, providing the Texas Department of Public Safety with a pre-negotiated procurement mechanism for standard office consumables.