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

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for office supplies, effective September 24, 2025, with a completion date of November 30, 2026. The contract, identified as 26003212, covers various writing and marking implements, including ballpoint pens with clear barrels in medium point and different colors, mini ballpoint pens, and retractable highlighters. The contract's cumulative value is $858, with specific line items detailing quantities such as 42 dozen clear barrel pens, 10 boxes of mini black ink pens, and 100 packages of yellow highlighters.

The purchase order, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, will deliver office supplies to Desilu Rivera in Houston, Texas. The order includes specific specifications like medium point pens, clear barrel designs, and packaging requirements (e.g., 4-pack highlighters, 100 pens per box). The contract is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), and includes provisions for freight charges on orders less than $25. The delivery timeline is set for October 8, 2025, with a 14-day delivery after receipt (ARO) protocol, ensuring timely fulfillment of the DPS's office supply requirements.