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This is a statewide term contract established by the State of South Carolina through the South Carolina Budget and Control Board, Division of General Services. The contract is between the State of South Carolina and Staples Contract & Commercial, Inc. for office supplies and related products, effective from July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006, with the state retaining the right to extend the contract for up to two additional one-year periods.

The contract covers a comprehensive range of office supplies including paper products, writing instruments, filing supplies, desk accessories, computer supplies, and various office equipment. Pricing is structured through a percentage discount off Staples' current catalog prices, with specific discount percentages varying by product category. The contract includes provisions for emergency purchases, delivery requirements with next-day delivery available for orders placed by specified times, and minimum order quantities. All state agencies, political subdivisions, and other governmental entities within South Carolina are eligible to utilize this contract vehicle, with no minimum purchase requirements imposed on individual orders.