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

The Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. on December 1, 2025, for office supplies, specifically retractable ballpoint pens manufactured from recycled water bottles. The contract, designated as 26028126, covers the procurement of 10 dozen pens at a unit price of $8.00 per dozen, resulting in a total contract value of $80.00. The pens will be delivered to two Texas State Supported Living Center (SSLC) locations: Brenham SSLC in Brenham and Richmond SSLC Warehouse in Richmond.

The contract period of performance spans from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2026, with an initial delivery scheduled for December 15, 2025. The purchase order specifies black ink and medium point pens, with a provision for freight to be added to orders below $25.00, though this does not apply to the current order. The contract is executed under a state sales tax exemption and is intended for exclusive state use, with the State of Texas being exempt from federal excise taxes. The prime contractor, WorkQuest, Inc., is located in Austin, Texas, and will fulfill the order under the terms of Contract 620-S1.