General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Agriculture (551) has awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies, effective from October 15, 2025, through December 31, 2027. The contract, identified as 26006681, covers the procurement of specific office materials to be delivered to the Stephen F. Austin Building in Austin, Texas. Line items include Sharpie Permanent Markers in black and blue (twin tip, 12-pack configurations), Staples Hardboard Clipboards in letter size, and Staples Heavyweight Sheet Protectors.

The contract's total documented value is $108, with specific line item pricing including $14.73 per dozen for Sharpie markers, $5.23 per package for clipboards, and $7.04 per box for sheet protectors. The purchase order (PO No. 26006681) specifies quantities of 3 dozen black markers, 2 dozen blue markers, 4 clipboard packages, and 2 boxes of sheet protectors. The contract is structured as a term contract, suggesting potential for ongoing procurement arrangements, with a three-day delivery timeframe and an initial delivery date of October 16, 2025. The order is exempt from federal excise taxes under the Texas Tax Code.