General Office Supplies

The State of Texas, Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for the supply of general office supplies. The contract, designated as Term 26213005, was executed on March 6, 2026, with a completion date of December 31, 2027. The cumulative contract value is $990. The specific line item under this award comprises 200 packages of Duracell AAAA Alkaline Batteries (model MX2500B2Pk) at a unit price of $4.95 per package.

Performance of this contract is designated to HHSC facilities located in Houston, Texas, with billing directed to the HHSC office at 5425 Polk Street, Suite 220, and delivery specified to the HHSC facility at 1320 East 40th Street. The purchase order mandates dock delivery with driver assistance for pallet movement and requires the vendor to provide order confirmation and a packing list identifying the purchase order number and relevant contact information. The State of Texas asserts exemption from all federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).