General Office Supplies

The State of Texas, Health & Human Services Commission (Agency 529) awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC, headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts, for the supply of general office supplies. The contract, designated 26215187, was executed on March 17, 2026, with a completion date of December 31, 2027. The cumulative contract value is $98.00. The contracting organization designated billing to the Abilene State Supported Living Center in Abilene, Texas, with delivery to the Lubbock State Supported Living Center Warehouse in Lubbock, Texas.

The initial purchase order under this contract covers two line items: six individual BIC Wite-Out Shake 'N Squeeze Correction Pens (White) at $2.07 per unit, totaling $12.42, and five dozen Sharpie Retractable Permanent Markers (Ultra Fine Tip, Black, 12-pack) at $17.12 per dozen, totaling $85.60. Standard delivery was specified for three days from the award date, with a scheduled delivery date of March 20, 2026. As a state entity, Texas is exempt from federal excise taxes and applicable sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).