General Office Supplies - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Transportation, Lubbock Area office, awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based supplier, for the procurement of general office supplies. The specific deliverable consists of two black monthly calendar planners (Model HOD262602 by House of Doolittle, measuring 6.8 inches by 8.75 inches) at a unit price of $15.43 each, for a total contract value of $30.86. The contract was awarded on January 20, 2026, with a completion date of November 30, 2026, establishing a term agreement framework (Contract 615-S1) for potential additional orders during this period.

Delivery of the planners is scheduled for February 3, 2026, with shipment directed to the TxDOT Lubbock Area facility located at 135 Slaton Road in Lubbock, Texas. The purchase order specifies FOB Destination terms with freight prepaid and included, and establishes delivery requirements between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, excluding state and federal holidays. The procurement was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, with Nina Araujo designated as the purchasing agent. As a state entity, the Texas Department of Transportation is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).