General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies, specifically Sharpie Retractable Permanent Markers. The contract, identified as 615-C1, was issued on January 13, 2026, with a performance period through December 31, 2027. The initial purchase order involves 24 dozen Sharpie Retractable Permanent Markers, Fine Tip, Black, 12/Pack, manufactured by Sanford Corp, at a unit price of $17.26 per dozen, resulting in a total order value of $414.24.

The delivery will be made to Dennis Gilliam at the TxDOT Tyler office located at 2709 West Front Street in Tyler, Texas. The purchase is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) and references the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code 62090. The vendor is required to prepay freight and itemize it separately on the invoice, with a delivery timeframe of 3 days after order receipt, specifically scheduled for January 16, 2026. This term contract appears designed to support TxDOT's internal office supply requirements through a pre-negotiated procurement vehicle.