General Office Supplies - WorkQuest

The Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Texas awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based office supplies vendor, effective January 26, 2026, through November 30, 2026, with a cumulative contract value of $3,145.00. The contract encompasses the procurement of general office supplies consisting of three distinct product categories: correction tape (200 units at $2.44 per unit), ballpoint pens in bulk packaging (200 boxes at $11.48 per box), and pocket highlighters in assorted colors (50 dozen at $7.22 per dozen). All items include freight charges for orders under $25 and are subject to Texas sales tax exemption as state-exclusive purchases.

The supplies are designated for delivery to HHSC facilities located in Edinburg, Texas, with staggered delivery dates in early February 2026. The contract is administered by the HHSC—Region 529, with George Mills identified as the agency purchaser. The procurement was executed under purchase order number 26159174 and is structured as a term agreement under contracts 615-S1 and 620-S1, representing routine operational procurement of consumable office materials for state agency operations.