Water Cooler, 10 Gallon, Round, Plastic, Handles/Spout/Lid

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based contractor, for the procurement of general hardware supplies. The specific deliverable consists of thirty 10-gallon, round plastic water coolers equipped with handles, spouts, and lids, procured at a unit price of $83.60 each for a cumulative contract value of $2,508.00. The contract was executed on April 23, 2026, with a completion date of November 30, 2026, and delivery directed to Garza West Supply in Beeville, Texas.

The procured water coolers are designated for exclusive use by the State of Texas agency, with delivery scheduled for April 30, 2026, subject to a standard 7-day delivery term. The acquisition was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division under Purchase Order 26244612 and Contract 450-S1. The State of Texas claimed exemption from federal excise taxes and sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) due to the property's exclusive use by a state entity.