Pen, Ball Point, Retractable, Bio-Based, Bio-Degradable, 12 Ea/Box, Plus Freight Order Less Than $25 and 1 more item

On June 8, 2026, the State of Texas Department of Public Safety awarded a purchase order (PO No. 26268281) to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based office supplies vendor, for the delivery of ballpoint writing instruments. The contract, issued under the statewide term contract 620-S1 through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, encompasses two line items: 20 boxes of mini ballpoint pens (4-inch length, medium point, black ink, 100 pens per box) at $11.48 per box, and 5 dozen retractable bio-based, biodegradable ballpoint pens at $8.53 per dozen. The cumulative contract value is $272.25, with delivery scheduled for June 22, 2026, representing a 14-day delivery window from the award date.

The purchase order designates the Houston location as the point of contact for delivery and invoicing, with Audrey Phillips identified as the primary contact. Catherine Vargas serves as the agency purchaser coordinating the transaction. As a state entity, the State of Texas is exempt from all Federal Excise Taxes and sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). All invoicing must reference the PO number and Internal Tracking Number 26P0015874 and be submitted to the designated accounts payable email addresses specified in the purchase order documentation.