Pen, Ballpoint, Retractable, Soft Grip, Rocket Ez, Plus Freight Order Less Than $25

The Health & Human Services Commission (Agency 529) of the State of Texas awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an office supply vendor located in Austin, Texas, for the procurement of ballpoint pens. The contract, identified as 26259328, was awarded on May 5, 2026, with a completion date of November 30, 2026. The cumulative contract value is $545.40. The specific line item consists of 90 dozen Rocket Ez model retractable ballpoint pens with soft grip features, priced at $6.06 per dozen, with freight included for orders less than $25.

The goods are being delivered to the Brenham State Supported Living Center in Brenham, Texas, under the direction of purchasing agent Shawn Giggey, with Joshua Collison serving as the state's primary point of contact. The scheduled delivery date was May 15, 2026, with a standard delivery timeframe of 10 days after receipt of order. The State of Texas claims exemption from sales and excise taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) based on the purchase being tangible personal property for exclusive state use. Invoicing must comply with 34 Texas Administrative Code Section 20.487, effective May 1, 2022.