Highlighter, Blister Pack, 4: Yellow, Pink, Orange, Green, Plus Freight Order Less Than $25 and 1 more item

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ/ID) awarded a purchase order (PO No. 26315627) to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin, Texas-based supplier, on July 30, 2026, for the delivery of office supplies and writing instruments. The contract, issued under the statewide term contract 620-S1, carries a total cumulative value of $107.10 and encompasses two line items: 5 dozen medium blue ballpoint pens (Rocket Ez retractable, soft grip style) at $6.06 per dozen ($30.30 extended price) and 16 packs of four-count highlighters in assorted colors (yellow, pink, orange, and green) in blister pack format at $4.80 per pack ($76.80 extended price). Both items include freight charges and qualify as orders under $25 each.

Performance of the contract is designated for delivery to the District Parole Office Region I in Paris, Texas, with expected delivery dates of August 10, 2026 for the ballpoint pens and August 13, 2026 for the highlighters. The purchasing officer on record is Gwendolyn Casey of the TDCJ/ID Statewide Procurement Division, with John Salvatori identified as the delivery contact. The procurement was executed under the State of Texas sales tax exemption for state procurement activities.