Personal Hygiene and Grooming Products - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin, Texas-based contractor, for the supply of personal hygiene and grooming products. The contract, issued on March 6, 2026, with a completion date of November 30, 2026, carries a cumulative value of $61,376.00. The primary place of performance is the Prison Store facility in Huntsville, Texas, with billing and payment processing coordinated through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Accounts Payable office.

Under this contract award, WorkQuest, Inc. is delivering 1,280 cases of security toothbrushes specified at 4 inches in overall length with 46 tufts and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance certification. The toothbrushes are packaged at 144 units per case at a unit price of $47.95 per case. The initial delivery was scheduled for April 6, 2026, approximately 30 days from the award date, requiring 24 hours advance notice prior to shipment. The State of Texas claims exemption from Federal Excise Taxes and sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).