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

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ-ID) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based supplier, for the provision of office equipment under Contract 605-S1. The contract, established on May 13, 2026, with a completion date of November 30, 2026, encompasses the supply of six desktop staplers (Model OFA-3000, manufactured by Bazic) at a unit price of $7.64 each, resulting in a total contract value of approximately $45.84. The place of performance for this procurement is the TDCJ Parole Division District Parole Office located in Temple, Texas, with scheduled delivery on May 27, 2026.

This purchase order was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Statewide Procurement Division, and represents a routine consumable supply requirement for state institutional operations. The procurement utilizes an existing term contract vehicle, indicating that WorkQuest, Inc. maintains a standing agreement with the state for office mechanical aids and small machines. No freight charges were assessed to this order, and the State of Texas claimed exemption from sales and excise taxes pursuant to Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). Delivery documentation requirements include labeling with the tracking number EE091024/R6250805.