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 Wynne Unit in Huntsville, Texas. The contract, identified as 26023978, was executed on October 29, 2025, with a performance period extending through November 30, 2026. The contract involves the acquisition of 780 cases of 2-ply toilet paper, manufactured by South Texas Lighthouse, with each case containing 80 rolls of 4"x4" sheets, featuring 20-60% post-consumer recycled content.

The total contract value is $30,661.80, with a unit price of $39.31 per case. The purchase order, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, is exempt from federal excise taxes under Texas Government Code Section 2155.441. Delivery of the toilet paper is scheduled for November 19, 2025, with a 21-day after receipt of order (ARO) timeline. The contract demonstrates a strategic procurement approach by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to supply essential paper products for its institutional facilities.