General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), through its 601 division, has awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies. The specific procurement under this contract involves Uniball Signo Rt Gel Pens, with a purchase order for one dozen black ink, medium point (0.7mm) pens at a unit price of $10.92, totaling $10.92 for the order. The contract, identified as 26004257, is set to run from September 30, 2025, through December 31, 2027.

The purchase order, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the supplies are for exclusive state use. The pens, manufactured by UNI-BALL CORPORATION, are to be delivered on October 3, 2025, within three days after receipt of order (ARO). While the cumulative contract value is listed as ten dollars, this appears to be a minimal placeholder, suggesting the potential for multiple purchases under the term contract throughout its performance period.