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

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. of Austin, Texas for office supplies, effective July 31, 2025, with a completion date of November 30, 2026. The contract involves procuring two primary line items: bio-based, biodegradable ballpoint pens and Dawn Professional Manual Pot and Pan Liquid Dish Detergent. Specifically, the contract includes three dozen retractable ballpoint pens at $8.53 per dozen and one case of dish detergent priced at $54.35.

The contract's cumulative value is seventy-nine dollars, with a purchase order total of $79.94. Delivery is scheduled within a 14-day window, with goods to be shipped to the Texas Workforce Commission's San Antonio address. The procurement is exempt from federal excise taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) and encompasses two separate term contracts (485-S1 and 620-S1) for office and cleaning supplies. The contract represents a standard state-level procurement supporting the operational needs of the Texas Workforce Commission.