Pen, Rollerball, Gel Ink, Retractable, Rubber Grip, General Use, Plus Freight Order Less Than $25

The Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for the supply of office supplies, specifically gel ink retractable pens with rubber grips intended for general use. The purchase order, issued on April 10, 2026, encompasses 3 dozen medium black pens at a unit price of $9.30 per dozen, resulting in a total contract value of $27.90. The contract references the Cooperative Purchasing Program (CAPPS) contract 620-S1 and is classified under NIGP commodity code 62080, which includes freight charges for orders less than $25.

The prime contractor, WorkQuest, Inc., is located at 1011 East 53 1/2 Street in Austin, Texas. The contract period extends from the award date of April 10, 2026, through a completion date of November 30, 2026. The purchase order specifies delivery to the HHSC facility in Pollok, Texas, with an anticipated delivery date of April 24, 2026, and a receipt window of 14 days from the order date. Billing is directed to the HHSC office in Austin, and the State of Texas has claimed an exemption from sales and excise taxes on this purchase of tangible personal property.