General Office Supplies

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) awarded a term contract (26003097) to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies. The contract, effective September 24, 2025, and set to conclude on December 31, 2027, covers specific office supply items for the San Antonio office location. The initial purchase order includes two primary line items: 4 Pentel Sharp Mechanical Pencils (0.5Mm, 2 Medium Lead) at $2.48 each, and 3 Smead Heavy Duty Expanding File folders with flap elastic cord closure (Letter Size, 12 Pockets, Blue/Black) at $5.49 each.

The contract's total initial order value is $26.39, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division. The purchase order specifies a 3-day delivery window, with scheduled delivery on September 29, 2025. Items will be fulfilled directly by manufacturers Smead Manufacturing and Pentel of America Ltd. The contract is tax-exempt and represents a standard procurement mechanism for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to acquire essential office supplies through a pre-negotiated term contract with a major office supply vendor.