Paper - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice/Institutional Division (TDCJ) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. of Austin, Texas, effective January 8, 2026, with a completion date of November 30, 2026. The contract, identified as 26156473, involves the procurement of office supplies, specifically 72 cartons of Domtar-manufactured Bond Paper, Virgin, Premium No. 4, 20 lb., sized 8-1/2" x 11", with 5,000 sheets per carton. The purchase order will be delivered to the Jester III Unit Supply in Richmond, Texas, with billing managed through TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas.

The total contract value is $4,019.40, comprising $3,974.40 for paper products at $55.20 per carton and a $45.00 transportation and liftgate service charge. The order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the materials are secured for exclusive state use. Delivery is scheduled for January 28, 2026, with a 20-day After Receipt of Order (ARO) timeframe. The purchasing contact is Crystal Gutierrez, and the delivery contact is Brenetta Barnes, representing TDCJ's structured procurement process for institutional supplies.