Personal Hygiene and Grooming Products - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. on January 20, 2026, for the supply of personal hygiene and grooming products. The contract, designated 652-S1, carries a cumulative value of $32,480.50 with a completion date of November 30, 2026. The sole line item encompasses 526 cases of fluoride toothpaste in mint flavor (3 ounce tubes, 72 tubes per case) manufactured by Freshmint, procured at a unit price of $61.75 per case with freight included.

Delivery of the toothpaste is scheduled for February 3, 2026, to the Childress Distribution Warehouse in Childress, Texas, with a 14-day advance requested overshipment window. TDCJ retains the right to accept overshipments not exceeding 10 percent of the ordered quantity. Delivery parameters specify Monday through Thursday availability between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice claims exemption from sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), and the supplier is required to provide Material Safety Data Sheet documentation for the product. Guadalupe Gomez serves as the purchasing contact for TDCJ, with Sylvia Rodriguez coordinating receipt at the Childress facility.