Pen, Retractable, Ballpoint, Recycled Water Bottle; Freight added to orders less than $25 and 1 more item

The State of Texas Health & Human Services Commission (Agency 529) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based vendor, for the supply of office writing instruments. The contract, designated 26259050, was executed on May 4, 2026, with a completion date of November 30, 2026. The total contract value is $2,385.00, with delivery to be completed by May 18, 2026, to 2220 Forum Drive, Arlington, Texas. The procurement was processed under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 62080 for office supplies.

The award encompasses two line items totaling 300 dozen writing instruments. Line Item 1 specifies 150 dozen antimicrobial retractable ballpoint pens in medium black at $7.90 per dozen, totaling $1,185.00. Line Item 2 specifies 150 dozen retractable ballpoint pens manufactured from recycled water bottles in black, medium point at $8.00 per dozen, totaling $1,200.00. Freight charges are included for orders under $25, and the State of Texas is exempt from federal excise taxes and applicable state and local sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).