General Office Supplies

The State of Texas Health & Human Services Commission (Agency 529) awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC, a Massachusetts-based office supplies vendor, for the provision of general office supplies. The contract, designated Term 26158681, became effective on January 22, 2026, and extends through December 31, 2027. The specific purchase order (No. 26158681) issued under this contract encompasses two boxes of Pendaflex Ready-Tab 10 Premium Reinforced Hanging File Folders (3-Tab, Letter size, assorted colors, 25 folders per box, manufacturer part number 42621 by Esselte America) at a unit price of $28.27 per box for a total order value of $56.54.

Performance of this contract involves billing to the San Antonio office with shipment to the Kerrville warehouse location in Texas. The procurement was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, with Leslie Alexander serving as the purchasing agent and Priscilla Jarecke designated as the contractor liaison. Delivery was specified for three days from the purchase order date, with an expected delivery date of January 26, 2026. The State of Texas claimed a sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) as the purchase qualifies for exclusive state use.