General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Contract 615-C1, awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC on October 14, 2025, for general office supplies. The contract's performance period extends from the award date through December 31, 2027. The initial purchase order (PO No. 26006396) focuses on procuring specific pen types, including 4 dozen Zebra Z-Grip Max Retractable Ballpoint Pens (Medium Point, Blue Ink) at $4.75 per dozen and 8 dozen Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 Gel Retractable Pens (Fine Point, Blue Ink) at $9.19 per dozen.

The total initial purchase order value is $92.52, with delivery scheduled for October 15, 2025, and a three-day after receipt (ARO) timeline. The purchase is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the items are secured for exclusive state use. Invoices are to be submitted to APInvoices@dps.texas.gov and to the primary point of contact, Marilyn Davis. The contract appears to be a term contract, suggesting potential future purchases under the same terms throughout the specified performance period.