General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Contract 615-C1, has awarded a term contract to ODP Business Solutions, LLC for general office supplies, specifically Office Depot Brand Paper Clips. The contract, dated January 8, 2026, covers a performance period through December 31, 2027, with the initial purchase order focusing on 5 packages of jumbo silver paper clips, each package containing 100 clips. The unit price is $5.56, resulting in a total order value of $27.80 for this initial procurement.

The contract is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with delivery scheduled for January 12, 2026, within two days after receipt of order (ARO). The purchase is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the items are for exclusive state use. Invoicing will be handled electronically, with submissions referencing the TXSMB Purchase Order and internal tracking number. The delivery destination is located in El Paso, Texas, with Rene Vela serving as the agency purchaser for this transaction.