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.
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
| 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:
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:
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| Additional Notes | N/A |
All questions concerning this contract should be directed to Ä¢¹½tv Procurement at 225-578-2176 or purchase@lsu.edu.
Rev. 8/6/2026


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