General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), under Contract 615-C1, has awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies. The specific line item in this contract involves the procurement of Bic Soft Feel Retractable Ballpoint Pens, with a purchase of 5 packages of 36-count black ink, medium point pens at a unit price of $11.78 per package. The total contract value is $58.90, with the purchase order (PO No. 26156349) issued on January 7, 2026.

The contract is structured as a term contract with a performance period from January 7, 2026, to December 31, 2027. Delivery specifications require shipment within 3 days after receipt of order (ARO), with a specific delivery date of January 12, 2026. Delivery is restricted to Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, and invoices must be submitted electronically. The contract is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with the agency contact being Cori Knupp. The state of Texas maintains a tax-exempt status for this procurement.