Disposable Paper and Plastic Products - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin, Texas-based contractor, for the supply of disposable paper and plastic products. Under this contract, WorkQuest is providing 24 bales of 6-pound bio-degradable paper bags measuring 6" x 3-5/8" x 11-1/16" with 2,000 bags per bale, at a unit price of $79.65 per bale. The purchase order was issued on March 12, 2026, with scheduled delivery to the Beeville Distribution Center in Beeville, Texas by April 13, 2026. The cumulative contract value is $1,911.60, which includes freight for orders under $500.

The contract term extends from March 12, 2026 through November 30, 2026. As a state agency purchase, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and local sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The materials are designated for exclusive use by the state agency, supporting the operational needs of the Institutional Division's correctional facilities.