Recommend approval to renew an annual contract for office supplies with Staples Advantage in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00. This contract is used by City staff to procure office supplies, copy paper, office equipment, and small furniture items.

The Staples Advantage supply list indicates discount pricing for each item on the list. Discounts are offered for office supplies at 67%, paper at 78-84.54%, small furniture at 55%, technology at 40%, OEM ink and toner at 38%, remanufactured ink and toner at 55%, Staples brand products at 70%, and miscellaneous items at 40%. Additionally, Staples offers a $6.00 credit applied to every order placed over $200.00.

The contract was originally approved by Council on March 31, 2016. This is the second of three renewal options available. The contract term will be from March 15, 2018 through March 14, 2019. 

Approval