Drugs and Pharmaceuticals - WorkQuest

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department has awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. of Austin, Texas for the procurement of lip balm products for the McLennan State Juvenile Correctional Facility located in Mart, Texas. The contract, identified as 269-S1, was executed on August 20, 2025, with a performance period extending through November 30, 2026. The specific line item involves the acquisition of 20 cases of Smartshield/Skilcraft Lip Balm, featuring SPF 30 protection with Aloe and Vitamin E, at a unit price of $93.21 per case.

The total contract value is $1,864.20, with the purchase order specifying a delivery timeframe of 18 days after receipt of order (ARO), with the specific delivery date set for September 8, 2025. The procurement is managed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division and is exempt from federal excise taxes under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the purchase is for the exclusive use of the State of Texas. The contract is structured as a term contract, indicating potential for multiple or ongoing purchases within the specified performance period.