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

The Texas Department of Public Safety awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based vendor, for the supply of office writing instruments. The contract, designated 620-S1 and issued on February 24, 2026, carries a cumulative value of $156.55 and runs through November 30, 2026. The procurement encompasses three line items: five dozen gel ink pens (Sarasa Dry X10, medium point) at $14.35 per dozen; three dozen ballpoint pens (Z Grip Max, medium point, blue) at $10.60 per dozen; and five dozen ballpoint pens (Z Grip Max, medium point, black) at $10.60 per dozen. Delivery was directed to McAllen, Texas, with a 14-day delivery window ending March 10, 2026.

This procurement qualifies as a set-aside purchase under Texas Government Code Section 2155.138, designating the products as supplies provided by or on behalf of blind or visually impaired persons. The purchase order was processed through the TXSmartBuy procurement system and sourced under the term contract framework, enabling the Department of Public Safety to procure standardized office supplies while supporting the statutory preference program for goods manufactured or services provided by individuals with visual impairments.