General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), through the Statewide Procurement Division, has awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies. Specifically, the contract covers the procurement of Sharpie Tank Paint Markers, with the initial line item consisting of 10 dozen medium-tip black markers at a unit price of $28.23 per dozen, totaling $282.30. The contract period spans from January 5, 2026, to December 31, 2027, with the initial purchase order processed for delivery to the Post Regional Distribution Center in Post, Texas.

The contract, identified as 26146253, is a term contract exempt from federal excise taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as the supplies are for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The markers, manufactured by Essendant with part number SAN-2107615, will be delivered within three days of order receipt (ARO), with an initial delivery date of January 8, 2026. The procurement is managed by agency purchaser Rubyna Ochoa and leverages the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' procurement infrastructure to secure office supplies for the state transportation department.