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

The State of Texas Department of Public Safety awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based vendor, for the supply of office supplies. The contract, effective February 17, 2026, with a completion date of November 30, 2026, carries a cumulative value of $105.52. The contracting organization designated Cynthia R Thomas at the Regional Headquarters in Houston, Texas as the point of contact for delivery and invoice submission. Delivery of the supplies is scheduled between March 3 and March 19, 2026, with a standard 14 to 30-day after receipt of order delivery window.

The contract encompasses four line items of office supplies manufactured under the Skilcraft brand, all of which qualify as goods produced by blind or visually impaired persons under Texas Government Code 2155.138. The supplies include 2 gross of Grade 2 lead wooden pencils for $31.50; 3 packages of 3" x 3" yellow self-stick note pads for $39.06; 4 packs of recycled mini correction tape for $13.76; and 2 dozen chisel-tip yellow recycled highlighters for $21.20. All items are exempt from state and federal excise taxes and are sourced under term contracts designated as 620-S1 and 615-S1.