General Office Supplies

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) issued a term contract award to ODP Business Solutions, LLC, a Florida-based contractor, for the supply of general office supplies. The specific product being delivered under this contract is Sharpie Twin-Tip Permanent Markers (Fine/Ultra Fine Points, Black), manufactured by Ell Brands Inc., with a unit price of $14.73 per dozen pack. The initial purchase order (PO No. 26209989), placed on February 12, 2026, encompasses two dozen packs for a total contract value of $29.46. Performance of this contract is centered at TxDOT's Austin District Headquarters Business Services Office located at 7901 North IH 35, Austin, Texas, with delivery scheduled for February 16, 2026, on a Free on Board (FOB) Destination basis with freight prepaid and invoiced separately.

The term contract, designated as Contract 615-C1, is effective through December 31, 2027, providing TxDOT with an ongoing supply relationship for the specified markers. The contract was processed by John Albert Landa, Purchasing Agent, within TxDOT's Statewide Procurement Division. As a state agency purchase, the contract qualifies for sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The two-day advance request order window and specified delivery hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, establish the operational parameters for order fulfillment under this term agreement.