Plastic Bags, Liners and Janitorial Supplies - WorkQuest

WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based supplier, was awarded a term contract by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ-ID), through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division. The contract, designated as Term 485-S1, was awarded on February 27, 2026, with a completion date of November 30, 2026. The prime contractor will deliver janitorial supplies consisting of trash can liners (low-linear-density polyethylene, 2.25 millimeter thickness, 33-gallon capacity, clear color) to the TDCJ Facilities Central Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas. The initial purchase order quantity is 240 cases at a unit price of $99.98 per case, with freight included in the pricing, for a cumulative contract value of approximately $24,000.

The contract establishes a required delivery date of March 13, 2026, with a delivery window of fourteen days after receipt of order. The procurement was processed under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), exempting the State of Texas from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes. The purchasing agent for the TDCJ-ID is Leslie Bowers, with delivery oversight assigned to Laura Ross at the receiving facility.