Disposable Paper and Plastic Products - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), specifically the Institutional Division, has awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for the procurement of disposable paper products. The contract, identified as 26002642, focuses on supplying toilet paper to the Lychner State Jail in Humble, Texas. The specific line item involves 690 cases of 2-ply toilet paper, manufactured by South Texas Lighthouse, with each case containing 80 rolls of 506-sheet rolls, measuring 4"x4" and containing 20-60% post-consumer recycled content.

The contract was awarded on September 22, 2025, with a performance period extending through November 30, 2026. The total contract value is $28,221.00, with a unit price of $40.90 per case. The purchase order, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, specifies a 21-day delivery window after receipt of order, with an initial delivery date of October 13, 2025. The contract is exempt from federal excise taxes under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the products are for exclusive use by the State of Texas.