General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies, effective August 29, 2025, with a completion date of December 31, 2027. The contract, identified as 615-C1, encompasses multiple line items of office equipment, including Uni-Ball 207 retractable gel pens and Staples brand binders in various sizes and colors. The total contract value is $263, with specific line items including 3 dozen black ink pens, 6 red 3-inch D-ring binders, 6 navy blue 4-inch D-ring binders, and 9 black 2-inch binders.

The purchase order will be processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, with delivery scheduled to the Regional Headquarters in Houston, Texas. The contract specifies a 3-day delivery window and includes provisions for electronic invoice submission. Unit prices range from $7.67 to $16.16, and the State of Texas claims tax exemption under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the items are designated for exclusive state use. The contract demonstrates a strategic approach to procuring standardized office supplies for the Texas Department of Public Safety.