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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), located in Texas, awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. on January 14, 2026, for office supplies. The contract, with a cumulative value of $50, covers the procurement of two primary line items: 3 dozen blue ballpoint Z Grip Max pens with medium point and 3 packages of yellow, chisel-tip highlighters. The contract is set to be completed by November 30, 2026, with a specified delivery timeline of 14 days after receipt of order.

The purchase order, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, includes specific line items with detailed specifications. The ballpoint pens are priced at $10.60 per dozen, while the highlighter packages are priced at $6.14 per package. The total order value is $50.22, which slightly exceeds the initial cumulative value noted. The contract includes provisions for shipping only the quantity ordered, with potential returns at the vendor's expense, and acknowledges the State of Texas's exemption from federal excise taxes under the specified contract terms.