Disposable Paper and Plastic Products - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for disposable paper products, specifically toilet paper, for the Ellis Unit located in Huntsville, Texas. The contract, identified as 26002296, was issued on September 18, 2025, with a performance period extending through November 30, 2026. The contract involves the procurement of 780 cases of 2-ply toilet paper, manufactured by South Texas Lighthouse, with specifications including 4"x4" dimensions, 20-60% post-consumer recycled content, 506 sheets per roll, and 80 rolls per case.

The total contract value is $30,661.80, with a unit price of $39.31 per case. The purchase order (PO No. 26002296) includes specific delivery instructions, with a scheduled delivery date of October 9, 2025, and a 21-day delivery timeframe after receipt of order. The contract requires expedited processing and mandates that all documentation be labeled with the TDCJ PO tracking number R5268880. Key contacts for this procurement include Paulina Lopez for purchasing and K. Steele for delivery coordination, representing the TDCJ Accounts Payable division's procurement process.