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

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for office supplies, specifically ballpoint pens, on October 7, 2025. The contract, identified as 26005230, covers the procurement of 10 dozen medium point, 4.5" Z Grip Max ballpoint pens, with a total contract value of $106.00. The order will be delivered to the Waco Parole Office, with a specified delivery timeframe of 14 days after receipt (ARO) and a completion date of November 30, 2026.

The purchase order, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, includes a freight charge for orders less than $25 and is exempt from federal excise taxes. The contract is covered by a state sales tax exemption certificate under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), for exclusive use by the State of Texas. WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based contractor, will fulfill the order under the term contract, providing office supplies to support the operational needs of the TDCJ Institutional Division.