Highlighter Pen, Free Ink, 4 Colors/Box, Plus Freight Order Less Than $25

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ-ID) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for the supply of office supplies, specifically highlighter pens. The contract, designated 620-S1, was executed on March 19, 2026, with an anticipated completion date of November 30, 2026. The contract value totals $76.95, covering 15 boxes of four-color highlighter pens at a unit price of $5.13 per box. WorkQuest, Inc. is located at 1011 East 53 1/2 Street, Austin, Texas 78751.

The purchased materials are designated for shipment to the District Parole Office (Dallas V) located at 4940 South Westmoreland Road, Dallas, Texas 75237, with delivery scheduled for April 2, 2026. Billing and accounts payable functions are directed to TDCJ's accounts payable office in Huntsville, Texas. The purchase order was processed by purchaser Gwendolyn Casey and is classified as a Plus Freight Order under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Code 62090, though no freight charges were assessed to the State of Texas, which claimed exemption from sales and excise taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).