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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), through a term contract (620-S1), has awarded a contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for office supplies, specifically permanent markers. The contract, effective from December 3, 2025, to November 30, 2026, involves the procurement of 3 dozen fine-tip black markers at a unit price of $7.88 per dozen, with a total order value of $23.64. The purchase order (PO No. 26028526) will be processed through TxDOT's Administrative Services division, with delivery scheduled for December 17, 2025, to their Houston location at 7600 Washington Avenue.

The contract is exempt from federal excise taxes under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), and includes provisions for prepaid freight to be invoiced separately. The procurement is managed by agency purchaser Kimberly Faglie, with invoices to be sent to RCE_INVOICES@TXDOT.GOV. The line item specifically covers permanent markers with freight for orders less than $25, representing a straightforward office supply acquisition through the State of Texas's established procurement channels. The contract's term nature suggests potential for additional future purchases under the same agreement.