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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. on October 8, 2025, for office supplies, specifically highlighting the procurement of retractable highlighters. The contract, identified as 26005538, covers the acquisition of 3 packages of retractable highlighters in assorted colors, with each 10-pack priced at $10.45, resulting in a total contract value of $31.35. The contract is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the items are secured for exclusive use by the State of Texas.

The contract's period of performance spans from the award date of October 8, 2025, to the completion date of November 30, 2026. The purchase order specifies a 14-day delivery after receipt (ARO) with a targeted delivery date of October 22, 2025. The shipping destination is the TxDOT Director of Transportation Planning and Design (TP&D) in Bryan, Texas, with Brandi McNair identified as the point of contact. The order includes prepaid freight to be invoiced as a separate line item, and is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with Kimberly Faglie serving as the agency purchaser.