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

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, has awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for office supplies, specifically office writing implements. The contract, identified as 26105547, was executed on December 23, 2025, with a performance period extending through November 30, 2026. The procurement involves two primary line items: 72 dozen yellow highlighters with wedge tips (priced at $8.30 per dozen) and 25 dozen red permanent markers with chisel tips (priced at $5.21 per dozen), resulting in a total contract value of $727.85.

Delivery specifications require WorkQuest to transport the ordered supplies to the Beeville Distribution Center warehouse, specifically Building 2030, with strict delivery parameters including a 14-day after receipt of order (ARO) timeline and mandatory carrier appointment scheduling. The purchase order is executed under a statewide procurement contract and is exempt from certain state and federal taxes. The contract represents a targeted procurement of essential office writing materials for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Institutional Division, with precise quantity, pricing, and delivery specifications governing the transaction.