Plastic Bags, Liners and Janitorial Supplies - WorkQuest

The State of Texas, Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based supplier, for the provision of plastic bags, liners, and janitorial supplies. The contract, designated as Term 485-S1, was executed on February 5, 2026, with a completion date of November 30, 2026. The cumulative contract value is $70,996.80. Performance is directed to the Beeville Commissary in Beeville, Texas, with billing to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Accounts Payable office in Huntsville.

The initial purchase order under this contract covers 480 cases of individually wrapped bar soap, measuring 1.25 ounces per bar with 500 bars per case, procured at a unit price of $147.91 per case. The order was placed under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing commodity code 48586, with a scheduled delivery date of February 25, 2026, and a commissary warehouse deadline of March 20, 2026. The State of Texas claims exemption from Federal Excise Taxes and State and City Sales Taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as this procurement is for exclusive use by a state agency.