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

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) awarded a term contract (26157273) to WorkQuest, Inc. on January 13, 2026, for office supplies, specifically focusing on pen procurement. The contract covers two distinct pen types: 12 dozen ballpoint pens with soft grips in blue medium point (priced at $7.63 per dozen) and 12 dozen rollerball gel ink pens with rubber grips in medium black (priced at $9.30 per dozen). The total contract value is $203.16, with a performance period from contract award through November 30, 2026.

The procurement is executed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with delivery specified to Bryan Ralph Day in Greenville, Texas. The purchase order includes freight for orders under $25 and is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) for state use. Delivery is expected within 14 days after receipt (ARO), with a specific delivery date of January 27, 2026. The contract represents a standard office supply acquisition for the Texas Department of Public Safety, utilizing a term contract mechanism to streamline procurement of standard writing instruments.