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

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Institutional Division has awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for office supplies, specifically permanent markers and gel ink pens. The contract, identified as 26039384, was issued on December 5, 2025, with a performance period from award date through November 30, 2026. The purchase order will be fulfilled for the District Parole Office located in Odessa, Texas, with a total contract value of $225.30.

The contract includes two primary line items: 20 dozen blue gel ink pens (0.7MM medium point, retractable, and refillable) priced at $9.46 per dozen, totaling $189.20, and 10 packages of black permanent markers (chisel tip, retractable, 4/pack) at $3.61 per package, totaling $36.10. The order is exempt from federal excise taxes under the Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), with a specified delivery date of December 19, 2025, and a 14-day delivery timeline after receipt of order. The prime contractor, WorkQuest, Inc., based in Austin, Texas, will be responsible for executing the contract requirements.