General Office Supplies

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, has awarded a term contract (615-C1) to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies. The specific procurement involves 10 boxes of Crayola Classpack Crayons (800 crayons per box), with a unit price of $56.05, resulting in a total order value of $560.50. The purchase order (PO No. 26024845) will be fulfilled by manufacturer Essendant and shipped to the El Paso State Supported Living Center (SSLC) Warehouse.

The contract is effective from November 4, 2025, with a completion date of December 31, 2027. The procurement is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the items are designated for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The order specifies a three-day after receipt of order (ARO) delivery timeline, with the original purchase originating from the Terrell State Hospital Warehouse. The contract represents a targeted acquisition of classroom supplies, likely for state-managed educational or therapeutic programs within Texas's health and human services infrastructure.