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Staples Business

Staples Business is the primary supplier of office supplies and accessories for Louisiana State University.

Benefits of the master contract supplier relationship are that Ä¢¹½tv receives outstanding pricing on office supplies, free freight, deep discounts on a hotlist of supply items, no-hassle return policy, and dedicated on-campus representation.

Local Sales Representatives

Ä¢¹½tv Account Team (including campuses outside Baton Rouge)
lsu@staples.com

Eric Kramer
Area Vice President
eric.kramer@staples.com
Cell: 605-661-3350

 

Staples Business Ordering Information
Question Answer
Order Status feature available in Punch-out Yes
Email Order Acknowledgement sent to Requester Yes
Email Ship Acknowledgement sent to Requester No
Deadline for Orders to Ship Same Day 2:00 PM CST
Standard delivery time Delivery time indicated in Shopping Cart
Shipping and Handling charges

No charge for standard shipping.

Shipping charges may apply for expedited/rush orders or orders for items exceeding 70 lbs. in weight and/or 110� in length/width, bulk items, cases of bottled water and other beverages, furniture, or special orders and will come back on invoice at the header level.

E-quote functionality available in Punch-out Not Available
Order History feature available in Punch-out Yes
Favorites/Hotlists feature available in Punch-out

Yes, a "Hot List" of Ä¢¹½tv-specific items with additional discounts.

No, at this time a user cannot create a department-specific shopping list.

Order cancellation and returns

For all cancellations or returns, please email lsu@staples.com. You will be required to have a written confirmation from the supplier to clear the Workday encumbrance.

Per Staples, the following information will need to be provided when requesting order cancellation or return requests:

  • Staples Order Number
  • Ä¢¹½tv PO Number
  • Full Ship-to Address (including building and suite information)
  • Deliver-to Name (End user placing the order)

For cancellations, they must happen within 20 minutes of order confirmation, and to cancel, they must call customer service at 877-826-7755.

Catalog Product Restrictions

Yes:

  • Break Room Supplies (i.e. plates, cutlery, etc.)
  • Computer Hardware, Software, and Services
  • Copy & Print Services
  • Food/Snacks
  • Furniture
  • Promotional Items
Additional Notes N/A

 

Questions?

All questions concerning this contract should be directed to Ä¢¹½tv Procurement at 225-578-2176 or purchase@lsu.edu.

Rev. 8/6/2026


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Competitively bid through
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(E&I)
RFP #EI00312 - Office
Products, Supplies,
and Solutions

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