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 on January 5, 2026, for the procurement of office supplies. The contract, designated as 26146336, covers the acquisition of retractable ballpoint pens manufactured from recycled water bottles. Specifically, the order comprises two line items, each consisting of 5 dozen pens - one set in blue with medium point and another in black with fine point - at a unit price of $8.00 per dozen.

The contract's total value is $80.00, with a performance period from January 5, 2026, to November 30, 2026. The purchase order will be fulfilled for the TDCJ District Parole Office located in Angleton, Texas, with billing processed through TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville. Delivery is scheduled for January 19, 2026, within 14 days after receipt of order. The procurement is being managed by Gwendolyn Casey from the TDCJ Institutional Division, and the order includes provisions for freight charges on orders below $25, though this particular order exceeds that threshold.