Paper - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutions Division, awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. of Austin, Texas for the procurement of premium bond paper. The contract, identified as 26028484, was executed on December 2, 2025, with a performance period from award date through November 30, 2026. The specific purchase order involves 120 cartons of Domtar-manufactured premium bond paper (No. 4, 20 lb., 8-1/2" x 11"), with a unit price of $53.14 per carton, resulting in a total contract value of $6,376.80.

The purchase order targets the Telford Unit in New Boston, Texas, with a 20-day delivery after receipt of order (ARO), scheduled for completion by December 22, 2025. The transaction is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as the paper is being secured for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The contract is structured as a term contract, allowing for potential future purchases under the established pricing and terms, with Crystal Gutierrez serving as the agency purchasing contact and Haley Townsend as the delivery contact.