General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) has awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies. Specifically, the contract covers the procurement of Universal Golf And Pew Pre-Sharpened Wooden Pencils, with the initial purchase order calling for 4 boxes of #2 medium lead pencils at a unit price of $26.23 per box, resulting in a total transaction value of $104.92.

The contract, identified as 26025337, is effective from November 7, 2025, through December 31, 2027, enabling the Texas state government to acquire office supplies through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division. The purchase order leverages the state's tax-exempt status under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), and includes a standard 3-day delivery window, with the initial order expected to be fulfilled by November 10, 2025. The contract appears to be structured as a term agreement, potentially allowing for multiple purchases of office supplies throughout its performance period.