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

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. of Austin, Texas for office supplies, specifically highlighter packs. The contract, identified as 26007794, was executed on October 22, 2025, with a performance period extending from the award date through November 30, 2026. The initial purchase order involves 20 packages of highlighter blister packs containing four colors (Yellow, Pink, Orange, Green), priced at $4.80 per package, with a total contract value of $96.

The procurement is structured as a term contract, allowing the Texas Department of Public Safety to procure office supplies through a pre-negotiated agreement. The purchase order includes specific delivery requirements, mandating a 14-day delivery window after receipt of order (ARO), with an anticipated delivery date of November 5, 2025. Invoicing for the contract will be conducted electronically, with submission requirements including specific email addresses and reference to the TXSMB Purchase Order and Internal Tracking Number. The contract appears to be tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), and is managed by procurement personnel Roxanne Baca, with invoicing coordination through Nicole Scott.