General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), specifically the El Paso District, awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies. The contract, identified as 26005742, was executed on October 9, 2025, with a performance period extending through December 31, 2027. The initial purchase order encompasses two primary line items: three Swingline Compact Commercial Staplers (20-sheet capacity, black/gray) priced at $11.08 each, and three packages of Pentel R.S.V.P. Ballpoint Pens (medium point, black ink, 24/pack) priced at $8.53 per package.

The total initial order value is $58.83, with delivery scheduled for October 13, 2025, and a 3-day after receipt (ARO) timeline. The contract is designated for TxDOT internal use only, with the state of Texas claiming tax exemption under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4). Shipment will be FOB Destination with freight prepaid and added as a separate line item on the invoice. The prime contractor, Staples Contract & Commercial LLC, located in Framingham, Massachusetts, will deliver the items to TxDOT's El Paso District location at 13301 Gateway Blvd West in El Paso, Texas.