Optical Equipment, Accessories, And Supplies - WorkQuest

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. of Austin, Texas on August 4, 2023, for optical equipment and office supplies. The contract, identified as 23191677, covers procurement for the department's Marine Development Center in Corpus Christi and will remain in effect through November 30, 2026. The initial purchase order totals $124.02 and includes two specific line items: 30 cases of Gregg Ruled 6x9 Steno Notebooks priced at $1.76 per case, and 6 boxes of individually wrapped Lens Cleaning Towelettes priced at $11.87 per box.

The contract is structured as a term contract through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with tax exemption claimed under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4). The line items are procured under specific term contract numbers (785-S1 and 625-S1), with delivery expected in August 2023. The purchase represents a targeted acquisition of essential office and maintenance supplies for the state agency, demonstrating a focused approach to meeting specific operational requirements through a pre-established state procurement mechanism.