General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), located in Tyler, Texas, has awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies. The contract, identified as 26157860, covers the procurement of Sharpie markers and highlighters, with a performance period from January 15, 2026, to December 31, 2027. The initial purchase order encompasses two line items: 12 dozen Sharpie Tank Highlighters with a chisel tip in assorted colors, priced at $6.39 per dozen, and 12 dozen Sharpie Permanent Markers with an ultra-fine red tip, priced at $8.25 per dozen.

The contract's total value for this initial purchase is $175.68, with the items manufactured by Sanford Corp and to be delivered to the TxDOT location in Tyler, Texas. The purchase order is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division and is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the supplies are for the exclusive use of the State of Texas. The delivery is scheduled for January 19, 2026, with a three-day delivery window after receipt of order, and the contract is structured as a term contract, suggesting potential for additional purchases during the specified performance period.