General Hardware - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based contractor, for the supply of water coolers. The contract, designated as 450-S1, was executed on February 9, 2026, with a cumulative value of $17,556.00. The procurement specifies delivery of 210 ten-gallon round plastic water coolers with handles, spout, and lid configurations at a unit price of $83.60 each. Delivery was directed to the Snyder Distribution Center in Snyder, Texas, with an anticipated delivery date of February 16, 2026, representing a standard seven-day delivery timeline.

The contract period of performance extends from the award date of February 9, 2026, through November 30, 2026. As a state entity procuring tangible personal property for exclusive state use, the State of Texas is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes and sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The transaction was managed by Cameron Bittick of the Correctional Training and Criminal Defense agency purchasing division, with Pamela Toland designated as the delivery contact for the Snyder Distribution Center.