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

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. on July 31, 2025, for office supply procurement. The contract, identified as 25212662, covers the acquisition of writing implements with a total contract value of $156.00. Specifically, the contract includes two line items: 10 dozen blue .7MM medium point, retractable, and refillable gel ink pens, priced at $9.46 per dozen, and 10 packages of yellow, chisel-tip highlighter pens, priced at $6.14 per package.

The contract, which will be performed through the Texas DPS Crime Lab in Houston, Texas, has a performance period from July 31, 2025, to November 30, 2026. Notably, the procurement is structured as a best value purchase in accordance with Texas Government Code and includes a specific provision highlighting that the goods are produced by blind or visually impaired persons. Delivery is scheduled for August 14, 2025, with a 14-day after receipt of order (ARO) timeline, and invoices are to be submitted electronically to designated email addresses.