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

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. on December 18, 2025, for office supplies, specifically highlighting a purchase order for retractable highlighters. The contract, identified as 26086069, covers the procurement of 12 packages of highlighters in assorted colors, with each five-pack priced at $6.08, resulting in a total order value of $72.96. The contract encompasses office supplies such as pens, pencils, erasers, and inks, with WorkQuest serving as the prime contractor.

The contract period runs from the award date of December 18, 2025, through November 30, 2026, with a specific delivery timeline of 14 days after receipt of order (ARO) and a designated delivery date of January 1, 2026. The purchase order is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with the contractor located in Austin, TX, and the shipping destination in Lubbock, TX. The order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), and includes provisions for freight on orders less than $25, demonstrating a detailed procurement approach typical of state government contracting.