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 highlighter markers in blister pack format. The contract, designated Term 26210864, was awarded on February 19, 2026, with a completion date of November 30, 2026. The contract value totals $192.00. The procuring entity is the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Statewide Procurement Division, with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division serving as the contracting organization. The initial purchase order (PO No. 26210864) specifies 40 packages of four-color highlighters (yellow, pink, orange, and green) at a unit price of $4.80 per package.

The products ordered under this contract are designated for delivery to Bell Unit Supply in Cleveland, Texas, which serves the Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities. The purchase order was issued with an expected delivery date of March 5, 2026, within 14 days of the order date. As a state entity, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and local sales taxes pursuant to Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The contractor, WorkQuest, Inc., based in Austin, Texas, is responsible for fulfilling the procurement requirements under the established term contract through November 30, 2026.