Disposable Paper and Plastic Products - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based supplier, for the provision of disposable paper products. The contract, issued on February 9, 2026, with a completion date of November 30, 2026, carries a cumulative value of $20,859.00. The sole line item comprises 510 cases of toilet paper meeting environmentally conscious specifications: 2-ply, 4" x 4" sheets containing 20–60% post-consumer recycled content, with 506 sheets per roll and 80 rolls per case, sourced from South Texas Lighthouse under manufacturer part number 6407551 at a unit price of $40.90 per case.

The goods are being delivered to the Memorial Unit, formerly known as Darrington, located in Rosharon, Texas, with billing directed to Texas Department of Criminal Justice Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas. The order was placed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Statewide Procurement Division, with Stephen Smith serving as the designated purchaser. Delivery was expected within 21 days of the order date, with a scheduled delivery date of March 2, 2026. As a state purchase, the transaction qualifies for exemption from federal excise taxes and Texas sales tax under state tax exemption authority.