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

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. on January 12, 2026, for office supplies, specifically focusing on mechanical writing implements. The contract, identified by tracking number 26156996, covers the procurement of mechanical pencils and lead refills, with a total contract value of $269. The contract period spans from the award date through November 30, 2026, with a delivery timeline of February 11, 2026.

The specific line items include 16 boxes of 0.7mm mechanical pencils with rubber grips and plastic barrels (Absolute III brand, 6 pencils per box) at $11.26 per box, and 8 boxes of 0.7mm lead refills (12 leads per tube, 12 tubes per box) at $11.11 per box. This procurement was executed under Texas Government Code 2155.138, which supports goods or services provided by blind or visually impaired persons. The contract was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with invoicing instructions directing submissions to specific DPS email addresses.