Janitorial Supplies - Environmentally Friendly - WorkQuest

WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based vendor, was awarded a term contract by the Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) for the supply of environmentally friendly janitorial and office supplies. The award, issued on March 16, 2026, totals $9,764.84 and extends through November 30, 2026. Deliveries are directed to the Kerrville State Hospital Warehouse in Kerrville, Texas, with billing to the HHSC's San Antonio office. The contract encompasses four primary line items: 4 drums of 55-gallon D-3 cleaner and degreaser ($3,155.96), 40 cases of clear linear low-density polyethylene trash can liners measuring 40–44 gallons ($3,267.60), 40 cartons of recycled white bond paper, 20-pound stock ($2,762.40), and 288 white legal pads measuring 8.5 by 11.75 inches ($578.88).

All supplies are procured under term contract conditions with specified delivery windows of 14 to 20 days from the award date, with most items scheduled for delivery by March 31, 2026, and April 6, 2026. The Texas HHSC has claimed tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) for this procurement. Procurement authority for the contract rests with Clarence Perry of the HHSC Statewide Procurement Division, with Keith Dowdy serving as the designated warehouse supervisor contact.