Office Supplies: Pens, Pencils, Erasers, Inks, Etc. - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., located in Austin, Texas, for office supplies. The specific procurement involves the acquisition of 8 dozen retractable ballpoint pens manufactured from recycled water bottles, with blue ink and a fine point. The contract, designated as 620-S1, has a total value of $64.00, with a unit price of $8.00 per dozen.

The contract period spans from July 25, 2025, to November 30, 2026, with a delivery timeframe of 14 days after receipt of order (ARO). The initial delivery is scheduled for August 8, 2025, to the El Paso II DPO facility. Specific contract requirements include labeling all delivery and packing slips with the TDCJ purchase order tracking number. The procurement is conducted under the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with the agency purchaser identified as Gwendolyn Casey, and benefits from a state tax exemption under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4).