Pen, Ballpoint, Stick with Cap, Recycled, Plus Freight Order Less Than $25 and 9 more items

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (Contracting Organization 696) awarded a purchase order (PO 26267365) to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based vendor, effective June 1, 2026, for a total contract value of $4,693.32. The order encompasses office and facility supplies to be delivered to the Southern Region Distribution Center in Rosharon, Texas, with billing directed to TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas. The supplies procured under this award include writing instruments (ballpoint pens, wooden pencils, and permanent markers), office organization products (binders in 1-inch, 2-inch, and 3-inch capacities and index tab makers), and facility furnishings (five chair mats). Delivery is scheduled across multiple shipments between June and July 2026, with individual delivery timeframes ranging from 14 to 30 days from the order date.

The purchase order comprises ten line items sourced under Term Contracts 615-S1 and 620-S1, with quantities ranging from 5 to 703 units depending on product type. Major line items include 703 dozen ballpoint pens at $2.16 per dozen, 205 sets of index tab makers at $5.15 per set, 140 binders (1-inch capacity) at $3.83 each, and five chair mats at $82.51 each. The State of Texas is exempt from sales and excise taxes on this purchase, and freight charges have been incorporated into the unit pricing for orders below $25.