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

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for office supplies, specifically ballpoint pens, to be delivered to the McLennan State Juvenile Correctional Facility in Mart, Texas. The contract, identified as 26003163, was issued on September 24, 2025, with a completion date of November 30, 2026. The specific line item involves 200 dozen Rocket Ez ballpoint pens with soft grip, priced at $6.06 per dozen, resulting in a total contract value of $1,212.00.

The procurement was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with a delivery timeline of 10 days after receipt of order (ARO) and a specified delivery date of October 6, 2025. The order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the items are being secured for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The primary point of contact for the agency is Debra Baize, who can be reached at deb.baize@tjjd.texas.gov, and the contract includes freight for purchases less than $25.