Food, Staples - Commissary - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (Agency 696) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based food service supplier, for the procurement of dried fruit commodities. The contract, designated 393-S1, specifies delivery of 1,400 cases of raisins (Sultana, Thompson, or Flame variety) in 30-pound packages at a unit price of $64.32 per case. The cumulative contract value totals $90,048.00, with an order date of March 9, 2026, and a required delivery date of April 8, 2026. The Wynne Food Service Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas serves as the designated place of performance and delivery location, with billing directed to TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville.

WorkQuest, Inc. is required to coordinate delivery scheduling with warehouse personnel by providing 24-hour advance notice prior to shipment arrival. All shipping documentation, including bills of lading and invoices, must reference the purchase order number (26213226), delivery location, line items, and quantities. The contract term extends through November 30, 2026, and the purchase qualifies for exemption from federal excise taxes and state sales taxes under Texas procurement regulations. This award falls within the food staples and commissary category of the state's term contracting procurement framework.