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

WorkQuest, Inc., an office supply vendor based in Austin, Texas, was awarded a term contract by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ-ID) on March 12, 2026, for the delivery of office supplies. The contract, identified as Term 26214271, carries a cumulative value of $237.50 and extends through November 30, 2026. The primary place of performance is the Beeville Distribution Center in Beeville, Texas, with billing directed to TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas.

The contract deliverables consist of two line items: 10 gross of wooden Grade 2 lead pencils at a unit price of $15.75 per gross (extended price $157.50) with scheduled delivery by April 13, 2026, and 40 dozen recycled ballpoint stick pens with caps at a unit price of $2.00 per dozen (extended price $80.00) with scheduled delivery by March 26, 2026. All items must be received during warehouse business hours of 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM at Building 2030, with delivery requiring 24-hour advance scheduling. Freight charges are included for the ballpoint pens but excluded for the pencils. The State of Texas claims exemption from federal excise taxes and sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).