Disposable Paper and Plastic Products - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. of Austin, Texas for the procurement of disposable paper products. Specifically, the contract involves the purchase of 300 cases of toilet paper, manufactured by South Texas Lighthouse, with specifications including 2-ply, 4"x4" rolls containing 20-60% post-consumer recycled content, 506 sheets per roll, and 80 rolls per case. The contract has a total value of $14,316.00, with a unit price of $47.72 per case.

The contract, identified as 26003284, was awarded on September 24, 2025, with a performance period extending through November 30, 2026. The purchase order specifies delivery to the Kyle Unit Supply facility within 14 days of order receipt, with an initial delivery date of October 8, 2025. The order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the goods are for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The procurement appears to be a routine supply contract for institutional paper products for the Texas criminal justice system.