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

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. of Austin, Texas for office supplies, specifically ballpoint pens. The contract, identified as 26004043, was executed on September 29, 2025, with a performance period extending through November 30, 2026. The initial purchase order covers 3 cartons of mini, flexible ballpoint pens without caps or boots, priced at $15.96 per carton, resulting in a total transaction value of $47.88.

The contract is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, utilizing a term contract mechanism (Contract 620-S1) for office supply procurement. Delivery terms stipulate a 14-day turnaround after receipt of order (ARO), with the anticipated delivery date of October 13, 2025. The purchase is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the items are secured for exclusive state use. The contract represents a standard office supply acquisition for the Texas Department of Public Safety, with WorkQuest, Inc. serving as the prime contractor for this specific line item.