General Office Supplies

The Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for the supply of general office supplies under Contract 615-C1, effective February 26, 2026, through December 31, 2027. The specific line item identified in this purchase order consists of eighteen (18) packages of Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pens (Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, 14-count per package) at a unit price of $15.87 per package, for a cumulative value of $285.66.

Delivery of the ordered supplies is directed to the HHSC facility located at 1111 W North Loop in Austin, Texas, with the estimated delivery date of March 2, 2026. The procurement was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, and the purchase order is exempt from federal excise taxes and applicable state and local sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). As a term contract vehicle, this award establishes the framework for potential additional orders of general office supplies from the awardee throughout the contract period.