General Hardware - WorkQuest

The Texas Education Agency (TEA), a state contracting organization, awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based contractor, for the provision of general hardware equipment. The contract, designated as 450-S1, was executed on February 3, 2026, with an expected completion date of November 30, 2026. The contract vehicle specifies a cumulative value of $410, representing the purchase of two Streamlight Strion LED HI rechargeable flashlights at a unit price of $205.32 each, with freight included in the unit pricing. The place of performance is the TEA Central Receiving location in Austin, Texas, with an expected delivery date of February 18, 2026, reflecting a 15-day delivery timeframe from the purchase order issuance.

The purchase order (PO No. 26207905) was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, with Tamiko Kinnebrew serving as the purchasing agent. The flashlights, identified by manufacturer part number RS74752, were procured as tangible personal property exempt from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). This award represents a straightforward equipment procurement transaction within the state's centralized procurement framework.