Stapler, Desktop; Freight Is Added To Orders Less Than $25

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Statewide Procurement Division, awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., located in Austin, Texas, for the procurement of office equipment. The contract, designated 605-S1|17419760511|26240765, was executed on April 13, 2026, with a cumulative value of $30.56. The specific deliverable consists of four desktop staplers (Model OFA-3000, manufactured by Bazic) at a unit price of $7.64 each. Delivery is scheduled for April 27, 2026, with the equipment being shipped to the TxDOT Lubbock Maintenance 2 facility in Lubbock, Texas, under free on board (FOB) Destination terms with freight prepaid.

The contract period extends from the award date of April 13, 2026, through the completion date of November 30, 2026. Deliveries are restricted to business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state and federal holidays. The State of Texas is exempt from sales tax on this purchase under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The primary point of contact for the ordering agency is Nina Araujo, with Callie Lloyd designated as the recipient at the place of performance.