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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), located in Austin, Texas, has awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for office supplies, specifically focusing on writing implements. The contract, identified as 26025552, was awarded on November 10, 2025, with a performance period extending from the award date to November 30, 2026. The initial line item involves the procurement of 5 dozen rollerball gel ink pens, characterized by a retractable design and rubber grip, priced at $9.30 per dozen.

The contract, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, has a reported cumulative value of $46, with the current purchase order totaling $46.50. Delivery logistics specify a 14-day delivery after receipt of order (ARO), with the specified delivery date of November 24, 2025. The shipment is designated as FOB Destination, with freight to be prepaid and invoiced separately. The purchase is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the items are secured for exclusive use by the State of Texas, with billing and shipping locations in Lubbock and Stratford, Texas, respectively.