Food, Staples - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Institutional Division has awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for the procurement of ground cayenne pepper. The contract, identified as 26000551, involves the purchase of 1,308 packages of ground cayenne, each 15 ounces, with a unit price of $5.19, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $6,788.52. The purchase order will be processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division and is designated for delivery to the Wynne Food Service Warehouse located in Huntsville, Texas.

The contract period spans from the award date of September 9, 2025, to the completion date of November 30, 2026. Specific delivery instructions mandate that the product loads be distributed over 1-2 months, with the initial delivery scheduled on or before October 8, 2025. The order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the goods are secured for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The prime contractor, WorkQuest, Inc. from Austin, Texas, will be responsible for fulfilling the order according to the specified requirements, including providing advance notice to the warehouse 24 hours prior to each delivery.