Household Linens And Piece Goods - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Public Safety - 405 Texas Highway Patrol has awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based contractor, for the procurement of cooling cloths. The contract, identified as 23167499, was established on June 30, 2023, with a performance period extending through November 30, 2026. The initial purchase order involves 5 cases of cooling cloth, measuring 13 inches by 29.5 inches, manufactured by Giant Lead, at a unit price of $70.54 per case, resulting in a total value of $352.70.

This procurement aligns with Texas Government Code 2155.138, which supports goods or services provided by blind or visually impaired persons for state agency purchases. The contract is administered through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with Odessa Hicks serving as the agency purchaser. Delivery is set for 14 days after receipt (ARO), with a specific delivery date of July 14, 2023. Invoices are to be submitted electronically to APInvoices@dps.texas.gov, and the state benefits from federal excise tax exemptions under the contract's specific provisions.