Service Awards - Specialty Items - WorkQuest

The State of Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based contractor, for the procurement of specialty award plaques. The contract, designated 26214597, was awarded on March 13, 2026, with a completion date of November 30, 2026. The prime contractor is obligated to deliver 12 awards/plaques measuring 8.5" x 11" with clear covers manufactured from recycled material featuring a walnut grain finish. The specified delivery location is the DSHS facility in Harlingen, Texas, with a required delivery date of March 27, 2026. The total contract value is $145.68, based on a unit price of $12.14 per plaque.

The plaques are sourced under TAB's term contract (part number 08065571104) and are classified as Service Awards—Specialty Items. The purchasing agent for the DSHS Statewide Procurement Division is Lindsey De La Rosa, with Ruben Garcia designated as the agency contact. The State of Texas has claimed exemption from Federal Excise Taxes and State and City Sales Taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). This procurement represents a straightforward specialty goods acquisition intended for exclusive use by the state.