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

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. of Austin, Texas, for office supplies, specifically highlighters. The contract, identified as 26063752, was executed on December 10, 2025, with a performance period from the award date through November 30, 2026. The initial purchase order involves 100 dozen highlighters, featuring pocket-style markers in yellow, blue, pink, and green with rubberized barrels, priced at $7.22 per dozen, resulting in a total contract value of $722.00.

The procurement was conducted through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with the purchase order (PO No. 26063752) processed by HHSC buyer Oluwaseyi Omisore. The contract includes freight for orders less than $25 and is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the supplies are for exclusive state use. The delivery timeline is set for December 17, 2025, with a 7-day delivery after receipt (ARO) commitment, demonstrating a structured approach to office supply acquisition for the state agency.