This posting is to fulfill state legal requirements; the posting is informational; no bids or offers are requested. The purchase is exempt from…

The State of Texas awarded contract HHSTX-6-0000409696 to WorkQuest on July 21, 2026, for the procurement of writing instruments and related supplies. The contract encompasses the supply of wooden pencils, mechanical pencils, colored pencils, and lead refills, as identified by the associated UNSPSC (United Nations Standard Products and Services Code) classifications. This procurement was executed pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2155.138, which mandates that the State procure these supplies through WorkQuest. The award is exempt from competitive bidding requirements and is posted to satisfy state statutory notification obligations.

The specific contract value, annual value, cumulative value, and detailed period of performance are not disclosed in this award posting. Similarly, the place of performance and the specific state agency or organization administering the contract are not identified in the available documentation. The procurement classification under the NIGP (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing) code 62060 further identifies the products as pencils, lead, pencil leads, and pencil lengtheners, indicating a comprehensive office supply arrangement consistent with standard governmental stationery procurement practices.