General Office Supplies - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Statewide Procurement Division, awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., a contractor based in Austin, Texas, for the supply of general office supplies. Specifically, the award covers Rayovac Ultra Pro ALAA-24 batteries in 24-pack units containing 1.35 pounds per package and 288 batteries per case. The contract was executed on February 27, 2026, with a completion date of November 30, 2026. The total contract value is $34.80, reflecting an order quantity of four packages at a unit price of $8.70 per package, plus prepaid freight charges. Performance of this supply contract involves shipping to TxDOT's Houston location, with billing directed to North RCN Accounts Payable in Fort Worth, Texas, and scheduled delivery by March 13, 2026.

This term contract represents a routine procurement of consumable batteries for state office operations. The purchase order (26212023) was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' procurement system, with an acceptable receipt outstanding period of 14 days from delivery. As a state entity, TxDOT is exempt from federal excise taxes and sales taxes on this purchase of tangible personal property for official state use. The contract's modest financial value and straightforward commodity classification reflect standard operational purchasing by the state transportation agency.