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

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, has awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based contractor, for office supplies specifically targeting the Parole Division District Parole Office in Region I, located in Marshall, Texas. The contract, identified as 26004947, was executed on October 3, 2025, with a performance period extending through November 30, 2026. The initial purchase order is for 6 dozen ballpoint pens (Rocket Ez, retractable, soft grip) in medium blue, priced at $6.06 per dozen, resulting in a total order value of $36.36.

The contract is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with the agency purchaser being Gwendolyn Casey. Delivery of the initial order is scheduled for October 13, 2025, with inside delivery to Stephanie Starr at the Marshall, Texas location. The contract is structured as a term contract under State of Texas tax exemption, with the state being exempt from federal excise taxes. The scope of work appears focused on providing office supplies, with the specific line item covering ballpoint pens and associated freight for orders under $25.