Paper - WorkQuest

The State of Texas Health & Human Services Commission (Agency 529) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based vendor, for the procurement of recycled bond paper products. The primary deliverable consists of 20 cartons of Skilcraft Premium No. 4 white bond paper (20 pounds, 8.5" x 11", 500 sheets per package) at $81.76 per carton, totaling $1,635.20. The contract was executed on January 28, 2026, with a completion date of November 30, 2026, and encompasses a cumulative contract value of $1,811.00. Performance is designated for delivery to Schertz, Texas, with a delivery target of February 17, 2026, representing a 20-day period following receipt of order.

In addition to the paper product, the contract includes ancillary logistics services required for fulfillment. These services comprise a transportation and freight charge of $45.00 and an inside delivery charge of $130.80, which collectively account for the difference between the paper subtotal and the total contract value. The purchasing agent designated by the Health & Human Services Commission is Desiree Fowler, with Teresa Parker serving as the agency contact for order coordination and delivery logistics. As a state purchase, the transaction is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).