General Office Supplies

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies, specifically Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 Gel Retractable Pens. The contract, identified as 26000268, was executed on September 4, 2025, with a performance period extending through December 31, 2027. The initial purchase order covers two line items: 2 dozen black ink pens and 2 dozen blue ink pens, each priced at $9.19 per dozen, resulting in a total order value of $36.76.

The procurement was conducted through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, with delivery specified to the Game Warden Training Center in Hamilton, Texas. The purchase order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), and requires delivery within three days of the order date. The pens, manufactured by Zebra Pen Corporation, will be shipped to Andrew Hansard at the training center, with a specific instruction prohibiting deliveries outside the gate. This contract represents a standard state-level office supply acquisition supporting the operational needs of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.