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

The Texas Department of Public Safety awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based vendor, for the supply of office supplies, specifically gel ink pens. The contract, designated as Term 26158538, was executed on January 21, 2026, with a contract completion date of November 30, 2026. The purchase order (PO No. 26158538) specifies delivery of two dozen medium-point gel ink pens with rubber grip (Gr8/Sarasa Dry X10 model) at a unit price of $14.35 per dozen, for a total cumulative value of $28.70. Delivery is scheduled for February 4, 2026, to Mandy De La Garza at 2525 North International Boulevard in Weslaco, Texas.

The contract qualifies under Texas Government Code 2155.138, indicating that the products are manufactured or provided by blind or visually impaired persons. The State of Texas claims exemption from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as the purchase is designated for exclusive use by a state agency. The purchase order was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division by procurement officer Delilah Gomez, with invoices directed to the state's accounts payable department.