Shovel, Round, 16 Ga, D-Grip Wood Handle, Plus Freight included and 5 more items

The Texas Military Department (Contracting Organization 401) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin, Texas-based contractor, for the procurement of hand tools and related supplies. This Purchase Order 26216829, issued on March 24, 2026, is valued at $572.76 and is scheduled for completion by November 30, 2026. The contract encompasses six line items totaling 24 units of shovels and rakes, with all freight costs included in the unit pricing. The goods are to be delivered to Fort Wolters in Mineral Wells, Texas, with an estimated delivery window of 45 days from the order date (approximately May 8, 2026).

The specific products consist of four variants of shovels—including round and square designs with either D-Grip or straight wood handles—and two types of rakes with varying tooth configurations and handle lengths, all constructed to commercial specifications. Unit prices range from $17.89 to $33.89 per item. As a state entity, the Texas Military Department is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The purchasing agent for this acquisition was Gilbert Gipson of the Texas Military Department's Statewide Procurement Division.