General Office Supplies

The State of Texas Department of Public Safety awarded a term contract to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for the procurement of printer supplies, specifically Hewlett-Packard ink cartridges. The contract, designated as Term 26215239, was awarded on March 17, 2026, with a completion date of December 31, 2027. The initial purchase order (PO No. 26215239) totaled $295.38 and included two line items: three units of HP 962 Black Standard Yield Ink Cartridges at $29.50 per unit, and two packages of HP 962XL/962 Black High Yield and Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Standard Yield Ink Cartridges at $103.44 per package. Delivery was scheduled for March 20, 2026, to a location in Texarkana, Texas.

The Department of Public Safety, through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, processed this procurement with delivery restricted to business hours (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday). The contract represents a term agreement structure that extends through the end of 2027, establishing an ongoing supply relationship with Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for general office supplies. As a state entity, the Department of Public Safety is exempt from applicable sales and excise taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).