The Procurement and Contracts Division is requesting to utilize State of Florida Department of Management Services Contract #07-44111513-17-01 with Staples Contract & Commercial, Inc. of Tampa, Florida, for the purchase of office supplies.  Based upon research of multiple options, this contract provides the broadest spectrum for product availability and best pricing.  A supplemental agreement will be executed with Staples to allow purchases of office supplies which are not listed on the State of Florida contract. 

The contract term is effective from April 18, 2017 through April 17, 2022 and there is the option to renew for an additional five (5) year period.  This is an indefinite quantity contract.  Actual expenditures will vary as usage will be on an as-needed basis at the established unit prices and available funding.  Based on prior usage reports, the estimated annual expenditure is $250,000.00 City-wide.  

Authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to utilize the State of Florida Contract with Staples Contract & Commercial, Inc., and subsequent renewals, as indicated above, in the estimated annual amount of $250,000.00, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office.