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 620-S1, was issued on November 25, 2025, with a performance period from award date to November 30, 2026. The specific line item procured is for 1,151 dozen ballpoint pens with medium point and clear barrel stick design, priced at $2.16 per dozen, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $2,486.16.

The purchase order requires delivery to the Snyder Distribution Center in Snyder, Texas, with a specified delivery date of December 9, 2025, which is 14 days after receipt of order. The contract was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with special instructions including precise delivery scheduling and mandatory documentation labeling with the TDCJ tracking number. The order is secured under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), and the state is exempt from federal excise taxes, ensuring exclusive use for state operations.