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

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) awarded a term contract (620-S1) to WorkQuest, Inc. for office supplies, specifically writing instruments. The contract, executed on October 24, 2025, has a performance period through November 30, 2026, with a cumulative contract value of $281. The procurement includes three distinct line items: 10 dozen retractable ballpoint pens made from recycled water bottles at $8.00 per dozen, 10 packages of yellow chisel-tip highlighters at $6.14 per package, and 10 dozen pen/highlighter combos featuring rollerball black ink and fluorescent yellow highlighting at $14.01 per dozen.

The contract, identified as Purchase Order 26020689, is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), and covers office supply procurement for the Department of Public Safety. Delivery terms stipulate a 14-day delivery after receipt (ARO), with the initial delivery scheduled for November 7, 2025. The purchase includes provisions for freight charges on orders less than $25, and invoicing requirements mandate electronic submission with specific reference to the purchase order and internal tracking numbers. The prime contractor, WorkQuest, Inc., is located in Austin, Texas, and will fulfill the contract through the specified term.