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

The Texas Workforce Commission, Agency 320, awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for office supplies consisting of mechanical pencils. The specific line item includes American Classic black barrel mechanical pencils (0.5mm) supplied in 12-pencil packs at $14.55 per pack. The contract award, designated Term 26158841, was executed on January 23, 2026, with a cumulative contract value of $43.65 covering three packages of pencils. The place of performance is Austin, Texas, with WorkQuest, Inc. located at 1011 East 53 1/2 Street, Austin, TX 78751, and delivery scheduled for February 6, 2026.

The contract term extends from the award date of January 23, 2026, through the completion date of November 30, 2026. This procurement was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division under Contract 620-S1 (NIGP Code 62020) and is classified as a small order under $25 before freight charges. The purchase order is exempt from state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as the supplies are designated for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The purchasing agent overseeing this award is Michael Kagan.