General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies under Contract 615-C1. The contract was awarded on February 10, 2026, with a completion date of December 31, 2027. The initial purchase order (number 26209573) reflects a cumulative value of $36.54 and covers one Brother P-Touch Desktop Non-Thermal Label Maker, Model PT-D410, procured at a unit price of $36.54. The equipment is being delivered to Niria Rodriguez, the point of contact, in Laredo, Texas, with invoicing directed to the state's accounts payable office in Austin. The delivery was scheduled for February 13, 2026, with an anticipated three-day delivery timeframe.

This procurement is being executed under a term contract structure, which establishes an ongoing relationship between the Department of Public Safety and Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies throughout the contract period. The State of Texas is claiming a sales tax exemption for this purchase, as the property is being acquired for exclusive use by the state. The term contract framework allows for additional purchases under the same contract number throughout the specified performance period, enabling the state to procure additional office supplies as operational needs arise.