Service Awards - Specialty Items - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. of Austin, Texas, for procurement of specialty items, specifically vinyl card holders. The contract, identified as 25212568, was executed on July 31, 2025, with a performance period extending through November 30, 2026. The initial purchase order involves one package of vertical, sealable vinyl card holders, measuring 2 5/8" x 3 7/8", with 50 units per package, priced at $23.89 including freight.

Notably, this contract was awarded as a Best Value procurement under Texas Government Code, with a specific emphasis on supporting businesses operated by blind or visually impaired persons, in compliance with Texas Government Code 2155.138. The contract's delivery terms stipulate a 35-day delivery after receipt (ARO), with the initial scheduled delivery date of September 4, 2025. The Crime Lab Administrative Division in Houston will be the primary point of performance, with Veronica Vallejo serving as the primary contact. Invoicing will be processed electronically, with the state maintaining a tax-exempt status under Texas Tax Code.