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

The State of Texas, Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), Agency 529, awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for the supply of office supplies, specifically highlighter markers. The contract, designated as 620-S1 with Purchase Order Number 26207221, encompasses the procurement of 216 packages of yellow, chisel-tip highlighters (12 pens per package) at a unit price of $6.14 per package, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $1,326.24. The award was issued on February 3, 2026, with a scheduled completion date of November 30, 2026. WorkQuest, Inc., headquartered in Austin, Texas, serves as the prime contractor, while the HHSC ordering entity operates from Tyler, Texas. Delivery was scheduled for February 17, 2026, with an after-receipt-of-order delivery window of 14 days.

The procurement falls under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 62090 and qualifies for state and local sales tax exemption under the Texas Tax Code. The contract includes freight provisions for orders less than $25. Lindsey De La Rosa served as the HHS Purchaser, with Darin Adams designated as the agency contact and delivery recipient. As a state entity, the State of Texas is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes except as otherwise noted in the purchase order documentation.