General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) awarded a term contract (26026336) to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies, effective November 14, 2025, with a contract completion date of December 31, 2027. The initial line item under this contract involves the procurement of one M+A Matting Waterhog Squares Classic Mat, specifically a smooth, charcoal-colored mat measuring 3' x 5', priced at $42.44 per unit.

The contract, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, includes specific invoicing instructions requiring submissions to APInvoices@dps.texas.gov with references to the TXSmartBuy Purchase Order number. The purchase is secured under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), with the State of Texas exempt from federal excise taxes. The initial delivery for the mat is scheduled for November 17, 2025, with a three-day delivery window after release of order, and the contract is structured as a term agreement allowing for potential future purchases of office supplies.