General Office Supplies

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies, specifically procuring 2 dozen Bic Cristal Ballpoint Pens with medium point and blue ink. The purchase order, numbered 26028672, was issued on December 3, 2025, with a delivery destination to the Kerrville Warehouse in Kerrville, Texas. The line items include the pens at $2.15 per dozen and a transportation and freight charge of $5.99, resulting in a total order value of $10.29.

The contract is structured as a term contract with a performance period from December 3, 2025, to December 31, 2027. The order requires delivery within 3 days after receipt, with a specific delivery deadline of December 8, 2025. The purchase is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the items are secured for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The contract is tracked internally by HHSC with the reference number HSSTX-6-0000391076, and the agency contact is Rita Oblogina, with Chelsea Stefek serving as the HHSC buyer.