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

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Institutional Division awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. of Austin, Texas for office supplies, specifically targeting the Parole Division's District Parole Office in Amarillo. The contract, identified as 26090106, covers the procurement of writing instruments and markers, with a contract period from December 18, 2025, to November 30, 2026. The total contract value is $265.00, which includes two primary line items: 30 dozen blue medium-point ballpoint pens with soft grip and caps (priced at $7.63 per dozen) and 10 packages of permanent black chisel-tip retractable markers (priced at $3.61 per package).

The purchase order, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, specifies delivery for January 1, 2026, with a 14-day after receipt (ARO) timeframe. The order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), and includes specific instructions for the contractor to label all delivery documents with the TDCJ purchase order tracking number. The contract demonstrates a straightforward office supply acquisition for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, with clear specifications for product type, quantity, and delivery requirements.