General Office Supplies - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), specifically the Institutional Division, has awarded a term contract (No. 615-S1) to WorkQuest, Inc. of Austin, Texas, for general office supplies. The contract, effective from December 2, 2025, to November 30, 2026, encompasses the procurement of office writing implements and note-taking materials. The contract's cumulative value is $1,244.25, with line items including 40 dozen Zebra Sarasa retractable gel ink pens in blue and black, featuring a .7mm medium point and rubber grip, and 25 packages of 3" x 5" yellow self-stick note pads.

The purchase order (PO No. 26028393) was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with billing managed by TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas. The order includes a freight charge for purchases under $25 and is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4). Delivery is scheduled for December 16, 2025, with a 14-day after receipt of order (ARO) timeline. The contract demonstrates a standard procurement approach for routine office supplies within the Texas state government procurement system.