General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Agency 601, awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for the provision of general office supplies. Under this contract, TxDOT procured one package of TRU RED Claw Staple Remover (Black, 3/Pack, manufacturer part number TR58087) at a unit price of $2.52. The contract was established on February 9, 2026, with a term extending through December 31, 2027. The cumulative contract value is two dollars, reflecting the minimal scope of this initial purchase order. Delivery was directed to Paris, Texas, with billing and accounts payable managed through the North Regional Service Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

The prime contractor, Staples Contract & Commercial LLC, is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts. Performance under this term contract commenced with the February 9, 2026 award date, with the staple remover delivery scheduled for February 12, 2026, representing a three-day delivery timeframe. As a state purchase for exclusive use by the State of Texas, the transaction was exempt from federal excise taxes and sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The contract structure as a term agreement allows TxDOT to place additional orders throughout the contract period under the same established terms and conditions.