Pen, Ballpoint, Retractable, Soft Grip, Rocket Ez, Plus Freight Order Less Than $25

Purchase Order 26328651 was awarded to WorkQuest, Inc., a contractor located in Austin, Texas, by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, through the Statewide Procurement Division of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The contract was executed on August 5, 2026, under the existing term contract 620-S1. The award involves the procurement of office supplies, specifically five dozen medium blue ballpoint retractable pens with soft grip (Rocket Ez brand) at a unit price of $6.06 per dozen, for a total contract value of $30.30, inclusive of freight charges.

Delivery is scheduled for August 17, 2026, reflecting a ten-day delivery timeline from the order date. The supplies are designated for delivery to the TDCJ Parole Division District Parole Office Region I in Marshall, Texas, with Stephanie Starr identified as the delivery contact. The procuring entity, represented by purchaser Sylvia Gurrola, Certified Texas Contracts Professional (CTCD), noted that all shipments must be marked with TDCJ tracking number EE107993/R6270815. As a state entity, TDCJ is exempt from applicable federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).