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615-A4-BINDER PRODUCTS

Start Date: 09/2007

End Date: 07/2011


SECTION 1:

1.1   DESCRIPTION OF CONTRACT:  615-A4 Binder Products

1.2   TYPE:  Automated Discount-From-List.

1.3   TERM OF CONTRACT:  September 1, 2007 thru July 31, 2010
      RENEWAL OPTIONS: Renewal Option exercised with one (1) remaining
      renewal option.
      This will be done in writing and at the State's exclusive option.

      RENEWAL OPTION EXERCISED: August 1, 2010 thru July 31 2011

1.4   DELIVERY:  14 days for orders of 100 binders or less, delivery in 20 days
      for orders over 100 binders.

1.5   MINIMUM ORDER:  None.

1.6   SPOT PURCHASE OPTION: NONE

1.7   ZONE:  This is a statewide contract and is not applicable to zoning.

1.8   SHIPPING INFORMATION:

      Orders totaling $100.00 or more to a single destination: F.O.B. destination,
      freight prepaid and allowed.

      Orders less than $100.00 to a single destination: Freight prepaid and added as
      a separate item on invoice.

      Qualifying ordering entities must not be charged freight for partial payments
      of any order with a net total of $100.00.

1.9   WARRANTY:  Manufacturer's standard warranty.

1.10  CASH DISCOUNT:  Applicable cash discounts are identified in line item descriptions.

1.11  EDUCATIONAL DISCOUNT:  Applicable educational discounts are identified in line item
      descriptions.

1.12  QUANTITY OR LARGE ORDER DISCOUNT:  Vendors are encouraged to offer discou nts for
      one-time delivery or large single orders of items. Discounts must be a separate
      line item with unit pricing remaining the same.  Call vendor for availability.

1.13  PRICE CHANGES:  All price increase requests must be supported by the manufacturer's
      latest printed price list reflecting the increase and will be approved and processed
      by CPA.  Price decreases may be accepted at any time.

1.14  RECYCLED PRODUCTS:  Efforts have been made to identify any product meeting the
      criteria definitions of recycled.  If you have questions regarding recycled
      products, please contact the Recycling Coordinator.

1.15  BLANKET ORDER FUNDING OUT:  Any blanket purchase order (an order calling for
      multiple deliveries over a specified period of time) is contingent upon the
      continued availability of appropriations.

1.16  POINT OF CONTACT:  Vendor contacts are listed at the end of the contract.

1.17  HUB VENDORS:  HUB vendors are identified in the Contract Vendor list as "HUB."

1.18  CPA CONTRACT MANAGER:  Any questions concerning the terms and conditions
      and technical specifications shall be directed in writing to the CPA.
      Inquiries must reference the contract number.

      Sandy Fang, CTPM
      Texas Procurement and Support Services (a division of CPA)
      Purchaser F
      Division of Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS)
      Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
      (512) 463-9924
      FAX (512) 475-0851
      E-mail: sandy.fang@cpa.state.tx.us

1.19  PURCHASE ORDERS:  Only contract purchase orders issued by the CPA or orders issued
      through a CPA contract are eligible for contract pricing.  Vendors should not accept
      internal purchase orders from a qualified ordering entity. The CPA Purchase Order
      will be mailed to the vendor and ordering entity by CPA.

      Exception:  CONFIRMATION ORDERS:  A qualified ordering entity may place a order via
      telephone with a contract vendor and must follow up with a contract purchase
      requisition or entry into CPA's automated purchasing system for a Purchase Order
      with the statement CONFIRMATION ORDER  DO NOT DUPLICATE SHIPMENT.

      BLANKET Purchase Orders must be approved by CPA prior to acceptance by a vendor.
      Blanket orders cannot exceed the term of the contract as published by CPA or any
      additional terms and conditions added which conflict with the terms and
      conditions in the contract.

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