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

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based office supplies vendor, for the provision of permanent markers and related office supplies. The contract, designated 620-S1, was executed on February 25, 2026, with a cumulative contract value of $3,403.00. The specific line item consists of 410 dozen permanent jumbo round bullet tip markers in black, procured at a unit price of $8.30 per dozen under Commodity Code 62090241852. The goods are designated for delivery to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division Facilities Central Warehouse located in Huntsville, Texas, with a scheduled delivery date of March 11, 2026.

The contract period extends through November 30, 2026, with delivery scheduled during standard business hours (7:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday). No freight charges are applicable to this procurement. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division claimed sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) for this purchase of tangible personal property designated for exclusive government use. The procurement was managed by purchasing agent Gwendolyn Casey, with billing directed to Texas Department of Criminal Justice Accounts Payable.