Paper - WorkQuest

The Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), Agency 529, awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based contractor, for the supply of recycled white bond paper. The contract, designated Term 26168070, was issued on January 29, 2026, with a completion date of November 30, 2026. The contract encompasses 800 cartons of Skilcraft-manufactured Premium No. 4 recycled white bond paper (20 lb., 8-1/2" x 11" format, 500 sheets per package, 10 packages per carton) at a unit price of $61.66 per carton, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $49,328.00. Delivery was directed to HHSC facilities in Edinburg, Texas, with a scheduled delivery date of February 18, 2026.

The contract incorporates tiered pricing structures with quantity price breaks at 10, 40, 200, 400, and 800 cartons, with freight included in the quoted unit price. Standard delivery terms require fulfillment within 20 days, with deliveries restricted to weekdays between 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, excluding the noon to 1:00 PM lunch period. The State of Texas asserted a sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) for this procurement.