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. The contract, identified as 26024263, was executed on October 30, 2025, with a performance period from October 30, 2025, to November 30, 2026. The initial line item involves the procurement of 5 dozen Rocket Ez retractable, soft-grip ballpoint pens with medium blue ink, priced at $6.06 per dozen, resulting in a total line item value of $30.30.

The contract's delivery points include TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville and the District Parole Office in Athens, Texas. The contract is tax-exempt and classified under NIGP Code 62080, indicating it is for state government use. The cumulative contract value is reported as thirty dollars, though the government file suggests a more nuanced financial arrangement. WorkQuest, Inc., located in Austin, Texas, is positioned as the prime contractor responsible for fulfilling this office supply procurement for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Institutional Division.