Hospital Equipment - Mobility & Speech Impaired - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Public Safety (TX DPS) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. of Austin, Texas on April 14, 2023, for the procurement of specialized hospital equipment. The specific line item under this contract is a wheelchair designed for mobility-impaired individuals, featuring a 20-inch wide seat, detachable arms, and a swing-away footrest. The contract's unit price for this wheelchair is $667.24, with a total contract value of $667, covering a single unit.

The contract is set to run from April 14, 2023, to November 30, 2026, providing a multi-year term for potential equipment procurement. The purchase order, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, includes specific provisions referencing Texas Government Code, particularly concerning goods manufactured by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or provided by blind or visually impaired persons. Invoicing for the contract will be handled electronically, with submissions directed to APInvoices@dps.texas.gov, and the state maintains an exemption from federal excise taxes.