Water Cooler, 2 Gallon, Round, Plastic, Handles/Spout/Lid

The State of Texas, Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for the procurement of water cooling equipment. The contract, designated as 450-S1 and issued as Purchase Order 26259007, was awarded on May 1, 2026, with a completion date of November 30, 2026. The contract calls for the delivery of eight 2-gallon round plastic water coolers with handles, spout, and lid assemblies at a unit price of $39.11 each, resulting in a total contract value of $312.88.

Performance of this contract involves shipment to LeBlanc Unit Supply in Beaumont, Texas, with billing directed to Texas Department of Criminal Justice Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas. The scheduled delivery date is May 8, 2026, with a seven-day arrival required order window. WorkQuest, Inc., located at 1011 East 53 1/2 Street, Austin, Texas 78751, serves as the prime contractor. The procurement was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, with purchasing agent Gwendolyn Casey overseeing the transaction. The State of Texas has claimed exemption from federal excise taxes and sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).