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

WorkQuest, Inc. was awarded a term contract by the Texas Department of Public Safety on August 15, 2025, with a performance period extending through November 30, 2026. The contract, identified as 25214194, focuses on procuring office supplies, specifically permanent markers. The initial purchase order involves 7 packages of retractable permanent markers in four colors (black, blue, green, red), priced at $4.00 per package, with a total contract value of $28.00.

The contract is structured as a term-based procurement under the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with notable provisions supporting goods produced by blind or visually impaired persons as outlined in Texas Government Code 2155.138. The contract's first order is scheduled for delivery on August 29, 2025, with a 14-day After Receipt of Order (ARO) timeline. WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based contractor, was selected through a best value award process, indicating a strategic approach to meeting the Department of Public Safety's office supply requirements.