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

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), operating through its Statewide Procurement Division, awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. of Austin, Texas for office supplies. The specific line item in this contract involves the procurement of ballpoint pens, specifically mini 4" medium point pens with black ink, packaged in boxes of 100. The contract was awarded on December 22, 2025, with a performance period extending from the award date through November 30, 2026.

The contract's initial order encompasses 20 boxes of pens, with a unit price of $11.48 per box, resulting in a total order value of $229.60. The purchase order includes freight for orders under $25 and specifies a 14-day delivery window after receipt (ARO), with an initial delivery date of January 5, 2026. Invoicing requirements mandate submission to specific DPS email addresses, including APInvoices@dps.texas.gov, with instructions to reference the TXSMB Purchase Order and internal tracking number. The contract will be administered through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' procurement system, with Cristina Ortiz listed as the agency purchaser and delivery to be made to Misty Verduzco in Houston, Texas.