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 LSU 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

LSU Account Team (including campuses outside Baton Rouge)
lsu@staples.com

Dina Brach
Key Account Executive - Public Sector
Dina.Brach@Staples.com
Cell: 504-669-5624

Rhonda Rhines
Customer Success Consultant - SLED
Rhonda.Rhines-Johnson2@Staples.com
Cell: 225-274-3219

 

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 LSU-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
  • LSU 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 LSU Procurement at 225-578-2176 or purchase@lsu.edu.

Rev. 7/16/2025


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

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