Marker, Permanent, Chisel Tip, 12 Each, Plus Freight Order Less Than $25 and 3 more items

WorkQuest Inc., an Austin-based contractor, was awarded a purchase order by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ-696) on October 12, 2026, with a cumulative value of $5,125.40. The contract encompasses two separate term contracts: Contract 450-S1 and Contract 620-S1. Products are to be delivered to the Southern Region Distribution Center in Rosharon, Texas, with billing directed to TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas. The award includes office supplies and water cooler equipment procured through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division.

The purchase order comprises four line items with staggered delivery schedules. Contract 450-S1 includes 50 units of 10-gallon round plastic water coolers with handles, spout, and lid at $83.60 each, totaling $4,180.00, with a 7-day delivery window (delivery date October 19, 2026). Contract 620-S1 includes three office supply line items totaling $945.40: 100 dozen medium-point ballpoint pens with clear barrels at $2.16 per dozen ($216.00); 90 dozen black chisel-tip permanent markers at $5.21 per dozen ($468.90); and 50 dozen yellow chisel-tip permanent markers at $5.21 per dozen ($260.50), all with a 14-day delivery window (delivery date October 26, 2026).