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

The Texas Department of Public Safety awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based office supplies vendor, for the provision of ballpoint pens. Under Purchase Order No. 26213557, issued on March 10, 2026, the contractor is delivering 20 boxes of mini 4-inch ballpoint pens featuring medium points and black ink, with 100 pens per box. The unit price is $11.48 per box, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $229.60. Delivery is scheduled for March 24, 2026, with an Agreed Ready Order window of 14 days and restricted delivery hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The order is being shipped to Amy Krizan in Garland, Texas, serving as the Department of Public Safety's delivery point.

This procurement was executed under the umbrella of Contract 620-S1, a statewide term contract administered through the Department of Public Safety's Statewide Procurement Division, with Cristina Ortiz designated as the purchasing agent. The contract period extends from March 10, 2026, through November 30, 2026. As a purchase for exclusive use by the State of Texas, the order is exempt from state and federal excise taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), with billing directed to the State of Texas Accounts Payable office.