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

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. of Austin, TX for office supplies, specifically targeting the District Parole Office Region I located in Paris, TX. The contract, identified as 26004667, covers the procurement of writing instruments under a statewide procurement agreement with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

The contract, effective from October 2, 2025, through November 30, 2026, encompasses two primary line items: 8 dozen mechanical pencils (1.1mm bold, black lead) priced at $14.28 per dozen, and 8 dozen ballpoint pens (retractable, soft grip, Rocket Ez, medium blue) priced at $6.06 per dozen. The total purchase order value is $162.72, with delivery scheduled for October 13, 2025. The transaction is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the supplies are for exclusive use by the State of Texas, and includes inside delivery to the specified location with no additional freight charges.