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

The State of Texas Department of Public Safety - 405 awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for the supply of office supplies, specifically gel ink pens. The contract, designated as Term 26212985, was awarded on March 5, 2026, with a completion date of November 30, 2026. The specific line item consists of 2 dozen medium-point gel ink pens with rubber grip (Gr8/Sarasa Dry X10 model) at a unit price of $14.35 per dozen, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $28.70. The contractor is located at 1011 East 53 1/2 Street, Austin, Texas 78751, with delivery scheduled to an address in El Paso, Texas within 14 days of the purchase order issuance.

This procurement was executed under Texas Government Code 2155.138, which designates goods offered for sale to state agencies made or provided by blind or visually impaired persons. The purchase order was issued by Elizabeth Chavez, purchaser for the Department of Public Safety, and classified under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 62080. The State of Texas claimed exemption from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes pursuant to Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).