Drugs and Pharmaceuticals - WorkQuest

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for the procurement of lip balm for the Ron Jackson State Juvenile Correctional Complex located in Brownwood, Texas. The contract, identified as 23123076, was executed on March 31, 2023, with a performance period extending through November 30, 2026. The specific purchase order covers 2 cases of Lip Balm with SPF 30, Aloe, and Vitamin E, manufactured by Smart Shield, at a unit price of $48.41 per case, resulting in a total order value of $96.82.

The procurement is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, utilizing a specific NIGP (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing) commodity code 26984. The order includes freight and specifies a delivery timeline of 14 days after receipt (ARO), with a targeted delivery date of April 14, 2023. The contract is structured as a term contract, allowing for potential future purchases under the same terms, and is processed with a state tax exemption, with agency purchasing handled by Debra Baize from the TJJD's Accounts Payable department in Brownwood.