General Office Supplies

The Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) awarded a term contract (615-C1) to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies, specifically for the Abilene State Supported Living Center (SSLC). The contract, effective from November 18, 2025, to December 31, 2027, covers the procurement of four distinct office supply items: Swingline Precision Pro Desktop 2-3-Hole Punches, X-Acto Ks Manual Pencil Sharpener, Rubbermaid Commercial 14-Gallon Blue Recycling Bins, and Tru Red Claw Staple Removers.

The total contract value is $93.04, with items to be delivered within a 3-day timeline. The purchase is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the supplies are for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The contract was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with agency purchaser Jocelynn Evans overseeing the transaction. Line items include 2 hole punches at $12.39 each, 1 pencil sharpener at $16.00, 2 recycling bins at $21.07 each, and 4 staple remover packs at $2.53 per pack.