Disposable Paper and Plastic Products - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, has awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for the procurement of disposable paper products, specifically toilet paper, for the Stiles Unit facility located in Beaumont, Texas. The contract, identified as 26156807, was issued on January 9, 2026, with a performance period through November 30, 2026. The primary line item consists of 690 cases of 2-ply toilet paper, manufactured by South Texas Lighthouse, with each case containing 80 rolls of 4"x4" sheets and priced at $40.90 per case.

The total contract value is $28,221.00, with the procurement being managed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division. The purchase order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the goods are for exclusive state use. Delivery is scheduled for January 30, 2026, with a 21-day after receipt of order (ARO) timeline. The contract also includes a line item for transportation and freight charges, and billing will be processed through TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas, with Stephen Smith serving as the agency purchaser.