Disposable Paper and Plastic Products - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ), awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for the procurement of disposable paper products, specifically toilet paper, for the Jester III Unit Supply facility located in Richmond, Texas. The contract, identified as 26002662, was executed on September 22, 2025, with a performance period extending through November 30, 2026. The initial purchase order covers 300 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 contract's total value is $14,316.00, with a unit price of $47.72 per case. The purchase is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division and is exempt from federal excise taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). Delivery is scheduled for October 6, 2025, with a 14-day delivery window after receipt of order (ARO). The billing will be managed through TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas, with Paulina Lopez serving as the agency purchasing contact for this procurement.