Office Mechanical Aids, Small Machines, and Apparatuses - WorkQuest Inc.

The 605-S1 vehicle procures office mechanical aids, small machines, and apparatuses through the WorkQuest program. This contract encompasses a comprehensive range of essential office supplies and equipment, including scissors, shears, staplers, writing instruments, correction tape, batteries, calendars, and self-stick note pads. The vehicle is designed to provide Texas state agencies with access to standardized office consumables and desktop mechanical equipment under consistent pricing and delivery frameworks, with particular attention to detailed product specifications including unit size, color, packaging, and freight considerations.

The master contract is awarded to WorkQuest, Inc. and is administered by CPA Contract Management on behalf of the State of Texas. This term contract became effective on November 9, 2021, and extends through November 30, 2026, providing statewide coverage across the state of Texas. The contract operates as a term agreement, allowing multiple state agencies to access pre-negotiated pricing and delivery terms for office supplies without requiring individual competitive procurements.

The IDV, designated as 605-S1 (WorkQuest, Inc.), has been extensively utilized across numerous Texas state agencies, including the Department of Criminal Justice, Health & Human Services Commission, Parks & Wildlife Department, Department of Public Safety, and Department of Transportation. Individual procurements under the vehicle range from minimal orders of $14 to larger acquisitions approaching $25,568, with line item quantities varying from single units to 500 units per order. The contract maintains tax exemption benefits under Texas Tax Code and incorporates freight considerations for orders under $25, demonstrating a systematic and efficient approach to state-level office supply procurement.