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 supply vendor, for the provision of general office supplies. The contract, identified as Term 26207238, was executed on February 3, 2026, with a completion date of December 31, 2027. The specific purchase order issued under this contract totaled $122.67 and consisted of nine units of Staples One-Touch 3-Hole Punches with 30-sheet capacity at $13.63 per unit.

The goods were delivered to Christian Shepard in Austin, Texas, with billing directed to the Brenham State Supported Living Center in Brenham, Texas. Delivery was scheduled for February 6, 2026, within three days of the order placement. The State of Texas claimed an exemption from sales and federal excise taxes on this transaction. Payment processing and invoicing requirements were directed to the HHS Accounts Payable department in accordance with applicable Texas Administrative Code provisions.