School And Higher Education Equipment And Supplies - WorkQuest Inc.

The 785-S1 contract vehicle provides school and higher education equipment and supplies to Texas state agencies through the WorkQuest program. Procurable items encompass a broad range of office, administrative, and maintenance products including stationery supplies such as steno notebooks, legal pads, and self-stick note pads; writing instruments including ballpoint pens, markers, and highlighters; office equipment such as staplers, binders, and scissors; cleaning supplies including dry erase marker board cleaners and compressed air; technology accessories like flash drives; and miscellaneous facility maintenance products such as gloves and batteries. The contract also includes specialized items for bulletin boards and related accessories across multiple formats, including magnetic boards, magnetic board aids, big bulletin board sets, multipurpose bulletin board sets, and seasonal bulletin board sets. This vehicle is designed to support the operational needs of multiple Texas state departments across various sectors including transportation, public safety, health and human services, and general administration.

The master IDV is awarded to WorkQuest, Inc. and is administered by CPA Contract Management under the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The contract is structured as a term contract with a performance period extending from the award date of November 19, 2021, through November 30, 2026, providing statewide coverage throughout Texas. This contracting vehicle enables state entities to make purchases against pre-negotiated pricing, with most line items including provisions for freight charges on orders under $25 and maintaining tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).

Under this IDV, individual contract awards to various Texas state agencies demonstrate significant procurement activity. Notable awards include a $92,763.64 contract with the Texas Health & Human Services Commission for extensive office and facilities supplies and a $41,437.09 contract with the same agency for office and janitorial products. Additional awards have been made to agencies including the Department of Public Safety, Texas Department of Transportation, and the Office of the Governor, with individual award values ranging from $2 to over $92,000. This centralized procurement strategy allows Texas state agencies to efficiently acquire necessary supplies through standardized, competitively bid terms while maintaining flexibility to address agency-specific operational requirements.