Pen, .7MM Medium Point, Retractable, Refillable, Gel ink, Plus Freight Order Less Than $25

The State of Texas, Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division, awarded contract number 27006795 to WorkQuest Inc., an Austin-based contractor, on October 9, 2026. The contract encompasses the procurement of office supplies, specifically 6 dozen blue, 0.7 millimeter medium-point retractable refillable gel ink pens at a unit price of $9.46 per dozen. The cumulative contract value totals $56.76. Delivery is directed to the District Parole Office in Big Spring, Texas, with a required delivery date of October 23, 2026, representing a 14-day performance window. The procurement was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division under term contract 620-S1, with no freight charges applicable to the order.

This purchase order represents a routine supply acquisition by a state criminal justice agency. The transaction is exempt from federal excise taxes and subject to state and city sales tax exemptions under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The procurement documentation indicates standard government contracting procedures, including designation of a delivery contact and tracking requirements through the Department of Criminal Justice purchase order number EF053886/R7195620. The minimal contract value and straightforward commodity nature of the goods reflect typical operational supply needs within institutional correctional facilities.