General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, has awarded a term contract (26064483) to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC of Framingham, Massachusetts. The contract, effective from December 16, 2025, to December 31, 2027, covers the procurement of general office supplies, specifically Sharpie permanent markers. The initial purchase order, valued at $50.74, includes two line items: 2 dozen Sharpie Retractable Permanent Markers (Ultra Fine Tip, Blue) at $34.24 and 2 dozen standard Sharpie Permanent Markers (Ultra Fine Tip, Blue) at $16.50.

The contract will be performed with delivery to Stephanie Reed in Lubbock, Texas, with a specified delivery timeframe of 3 days after receipt of order (ARO). Delivery is limited to Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, with invoices to be submitted electronically to APInvoices@dps.texas.gov and stephanie.reed@dps.texas.gov. The markers, manufactured by SANFORD CORP, will be procured under the term contract mechanism, with an annual value that appears to be minimal based on the initial purchase order. The contract type is designated as a term contract, suggesting potential multiple purchases over the contract period.