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

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) has awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for office supplies, specifically targeting writing implements and stationery. The contract, identified by the tracking number 26003108, was executed on September 24, 2025, with a performance period extending through November 30, 2026. The prime contractor, WorkQuest, will supply four line items of rollerball gel ink pens with retractable rubber grips and steno notebooks, with a cumulative contract value of $144.

The procurement encompasses 8 dozen pens (priced at $9.30 per dozen) and 40 Gregg-ruled steno notebooks (priced at $1.76 each), totaling $144.80. The order includes provisions for freight on purchases under $25 and will be processed through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The contract demonstrates a standard office supply acquisition for a state government agency, with specific attention to product specifications such as ink type, grip style, and notebook ruling, reflecting a precise approach to procurement consistent with government purchasing protocols.