General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies, specifically Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens. The contract, identified as 26156592, was issued on January 8, 2026, with a performance period extending through December 31, 2027. The initial purchase order involves 4 dozen blue, fine-point gel pens at a unit price of $10.40 per dozen, representing a total transaction value of $41.60.

The contract will be executed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, with delivery scheduled for January 12, 2026. Delivery is restricted to weekdays between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, with a three-day delivery window after receipt of order. The contract includes specific administrative requirements, such as electronic invoice submission and references to the Texas Tax Code's exemption provisions. The prime contractor, Staples Contract & Commercial LLC, has billing and shipping addresses in Austin and El Paso, Texas, respectively, facilitating efficient procurement and distribution of office supplies for the Texas Department of Public Safety.