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

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, has awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. of Austin, Texas for office supplies, specifically pens. The contract, identified as 25212751, covers the procurement of two pen types: 12 dozen medium point, clear barrel ballpoint pens at $2.16 per dozen, and 12 dozen retractable rollerball gel ink pens with rubber grips at $9.30 per dozen. The total contract value is $137.52, with a tax-exempt status under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4).

The contract period runs from August 1, 2025, to November 30, 2026, with the initial purchase order requiring delivery to the TDCJ Facilities Central Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas by August 15, 2025. Delivery specifications mandate that all items be marked with the tracking number R5265907, with Laura Ross designated as the delivery contact. The purchasing process will be managed through TDCJ's Accounts Payable division, representing a standard state-level procurement mechanism for office supplies to support institutional operations.