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

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Agency 529, awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for office supplies, specifically mechanical pencils. The contract, identified as 26157149, was executed on January 13, 2026, with a performance period through November 30, 2026. The procurement involves two line items of American Classic Black Barrel mechanical pencils, with 5 packages ordered per line item, each package containing 12 pencils at a unit price of $14.55.

The total contract value is $145.50, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division. The purchase order includes a freight charge for orders less than $25 and is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the acquisition is for exclusive state use. Delivery is scheduled for January 27, 2026, with a 14-day delivery window after receipt of order (ARO), and the prime contractor, WorkQuest, Inc., is located in Austin, Texas.