Highlighter, Blister Pack, 4: Yellow, Pink, Orange, Green, Plus Freight Order Less Than $25 and 15 more items

The Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for the supply of office supplies, janitorial products, personal protective equipment, and batteries with a cumulative value of $29,202.04. The contract period extends from April 16, 2026, through November 30, 2026, with delivery performance scheduled between April 23, 2026, and July 15, 2026. The place of performance is the Abilene State Supported Living Center warehouse in Abilene, Texas. The purchase order encompasses sixteen line items sourced under existing state term contracts, including office supplies such as highlighters, correction tape, steno notebooks, and recycled bond paper; janitorial supplies including dryer sheets and hand sanitizer; and batteries from manufacturers including Rayovac.

The award also includes significant quantities of personal protective equipment and consumable products, specifically 90 cases of nitrile examination gloves valued at $10,836.00 and 1,080 cases of bottled water valued at $7,225.20. Additional supplies include Manila file folders, self-stick flags, and various battery packages in multiple formats and sizes. Freight charges are included in most pricing, with delivery scheduled during standard business hours on weekdays, excluding state holidays. The transaction qualifies for exemption from state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) as a purchase for exclusive use by the State of Texas.