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

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for the provision of office supplies, specifically ballpoint pens with soft grip, medium point design and caps. The contract, designated as Term 26210837, was awarded on February 19, 2026, with a completion date of November 30, 2026. The cumulative contract value is seventy-six dollars. The initial purchase order (PO No. 26210837) encompasses 10 dozen ballpoint pens at a unit price of $7.63 per dozen, with delivery scheduled for March 5, 2026, representing a 14-day delivery window from order acceptance.

The supplies will be delivered to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility located at 5241 West Stamford Street, Abilene, Texas 79603, with Maria Kenembeni designated as the delivery contact. WorkQuest, Inc., based in Austin, Texas, serves as the prime contractor. The procurement was conducted through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division. As a state entity, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is exempt from federal excise taxes and sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), and no freight charges apply to this order.