Sharpie Tank Highlighter, Chisel Tip, Assorted, Dozen (25145) and 1 more item

The State of Texas, Department of State Health Services (DSHS), awarded a purchase order to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC on October 1, 2026, under statewide term contract 615-C1. The contract, issued through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, provides office supplies to the DSHS-South Texas Laboratory in Harlingen, Texas. The order encompasses two product categories: highlighter markers and ballpoint pens. Specifically, the purchase includes 2 packages of Sharpie Tank Highlighters (Chisel Tip, Assorted, Dozen) at $6.24 per package and 1 package of Paper Mate Inkjoy 100 Retractable Ballpoint Pens (Medium Point, Assorted Ink, 20-pack) at $6.88 per package.

The total contract value is $19.36, with an estimated delivery date of October 5, 2026, representing a three-day delivery window from the order date. The buyer is identified as Joseph Torres of the HHSC Centralized Technology Contracts Division, with Anna P. Macias Tandi designated as the agency contact for receipt and invoicing. Both line items are sourced from Newell Brands Distribution LLC. The State of Texas has claimed exemption from Federal Excise Taxes and sales tax under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4).