The purchase is exempt from competitive bidding and is required by statute, TGC 2155.138 to be procured through WorkQuest (TIBH).

WorkQuest, a Texas-based service provider, has been awarded a state contract (HHSTX-5-0000376505) effective September 1, 2025, for temporary personnel services across multiple professional categories. The contract, exempt from competitive bidding under Texas Government Code 2155.138, covers temporary staffing needs including drafting services, manual labor, information technology software development, and human resources support, as categorized by multiple UNSPSC and NIGP codes.

The contract leverages the WorkQuest platform to provide flexible workforce solutions for Texas government entities. Spanning categories such as 80101605 (Temporary drafting service), 80111613 (Temporary manual labor), 80111600 (Temporary personnel services), 80111608 (Temporary information technology software developers), and 80111620 (Temporary human resources services), the award enables streamlined temporary staffing procurement. While specific contract value details are not provided, the statutory procurement requirement through WorkQuest indicates a structured approach to meeting the state's temporary workforce needs.