Disposable Paper and Plastic Products - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Institutional Division (TDCJ) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for the procurement of disposable paper products, specifically toilet paper, for the Memorial Unit (formerly Darrington) located in Rosharon, Texas. The contract, identified as 26002303, was executed on September 18, 2025, with a performance period extending through November 30, 2026. The contract's cumulative value is $25,767.00, covering the purchase of 630 cases of toilet paper.

The specific line item involves 2-ply toilet paper rolls measuring 4"x4", manufactured by South Texas Lighthouse, with 506 sheets per roll and 80 rolls per case. Each case is priced at $40.90, and the product contains 20-60% post-consumer recycled content. The purchase order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the materials are for exclusive state use. Delivery is scheduled for October 9, 2025, with a 21-day after receipt of order (ARO) timeline, and the procurement is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division.