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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for the supply of office supplies, specifically gel ink pens. The contract, designated as Term 26211761, was awarded on February 25, 2026, with a completion date of November 30, 2026. The initial purchase order (No. 26211761) totaled $18.92 and covered two dozen blue 0.7 millimeter medium-point retractable refillable gel ink pens at a unit price of $9.46 per dozen. WorkQuest, Inc., based in Austin, Texas, was tasked with delivering the pens to the TxDOT San Angelo District office in San Angelo, Texas, with a scheduled delivery date of March 11, 2026.

The contract was administered by TxDOT's Statewide Procurement Division, with Nina Araujo designated as the agency purchaser. Delivery was directed to the attention of Rhonda Martin at the San Angelo District office, with delivery hours restricted to 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, excluding state and federal holidays. The purchase was subject to FOB Destination terms with prepaid freight to be invoiced separately. As tangible personal property for exclusive state use, the transaction was exempt from Texas sales tax. The term contract structure allows for additional orders through the November 30, 2026 completion date beyond the initial February purchase order.