Food, Staples - Commissary - WorkQuest

The Texas Military Department – 401 awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based contractor, for the supply of food staples designated for commissary operations under the WorkQuest program. The contract, effective January 29, 2026, through November 30, 2026, encompasses the procurement of Cajun Dehydrated Instant Rice and Red Beans in 8-ounce unit sizes, manufactured by Austin Lighthouse. The initial purchase order (No. 26166752) specifies delivery of one case to Challenge-Eagle Lake in Eagle Lake, Texas, with scheduled delivery on February 12, 2026. The contract structure includes a tiered pricing mechanism with volume discounts available at quantities of 70 or more cases.

The cumulative contract value is $52.17, representing the single-case purchase at a unit price of $52.17 per case with freight included. The procurement is executed under Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts – Statewide Procurement Division oversight and qualifies for exemption from state and local sales tax under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) due to the exclusive use designation for the State of Texas. No sales tax exemption discount was applied to this initial purchase order transaction.