General Office Supplies

The State of Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), Agency 529, awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for the supply of general office supplies. The contract was executed on February 9, 2026, with a period of performance extending through December 31, 2027. The contracting officer is Ron Connell, with Teresa Wittenburg serving as the agency contact. The cumulative contract value is $156.56, with delivery directed to the Terrell SH Warehouse in Terrell, Texas, and final delivery to the recipient location in Rusk, Texas.

The specific line item under this award consists of eight Champion Sports Pro Composite Footballs (Official Size, 22", Brown) at a unit price of $19.57 each. The footballs are sourced under Contract 615-C1 with a standard delivery timeframe of three days from the award date. The supplier part number is CSICF100 (manufacturer part number CSI-CF100), with Essendant identified as the manufacturer. The State of Texas claims exemption from federal excise taxes and state and local sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as the property is designated for exclusive use by the state.