General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), located in Texas, has awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies. Specifically, the contract (26002986) covers the procurement of Sharpie Tank Highlighters, with an initial line item of one dozen highlighters at a unit price of $6.39. The contract period runs from September 23, 2025, to December 31, 2027, with a reported cumulative value of six dollars.

The purchase order, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, details a specific order for Sanford Corporation-manufactured highlighters with a chisel tip in assorted colors. The order, placed by TxDOT representative Eric Hosea, includes a three-day delivery timeframe after receipt of order, with a scheduled delivery date of September 26, 2025. The contract leverages Texas' state tax exemption status and is structured as a term contract, enabling ongoing procurement of office supplies throughout the specified performance period.