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

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ), awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. on December 2, 2025, for office supplies, specifically retractable ballpoint pens manufactured from recycled water bottles. The contract, identified as 26028415, covers the procurement of 20 total dozens of pens (10 dozen blue, 10 dozen black) at $8.00 per dozen, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $160.00. The delivery destination is the Region II District Parole Office in Fort Worth, with a specified delivery timeline of 14 days after receipt of order (ARO), which translates to a delivery date of December 16, 2025.

The contract period of performance spans from December 2, 2025, to November 30, 2026, with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division overseeing the procurement process. The purchase order includes provisions for freight charges on orders less than $25 and notes a state tax exemption under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), for purchases designated for exclusive state use. The prime contractor, WorkQuest, Inc., located in Austin, Texas, is responsible for fulfilling the office supply requirements for the TDCJ Institutional Division during the specified contract term.