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

The Texas Education Agency (TEA), a state agency operating under the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based contractor, for the supply of office supplies. The specific product under this contract consists of permanent markers with chisel-tip, retractable design, available in assorted colors (black, blue, green, and red) in packages of four markers each. The contract was awarded on February 6, 2026, with a requested delivery date of February 20, 2026, allowing 14 days for fulfillment. Performance of work is designated for delivery to the TEA Central Receiving location in Austin, Texas.

The contract encompasses a purchase order for 20 packages of the specified markers at a unit price of $4.80 per package, resulting in a total contract value of $96.00. The contract is designated as a term contract under the identifier 620-S1 with a completion date of November 30, 2026. The freight charges are included in the unit pricing for orders less than $25. As a state purchase under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), the order qualifies for exemption from Federal Excise Taxes and State and City Sales Tax.