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 entity, has been awarded contract HHSTX-5-0000378709 for temporary personnel services to the State of Texas. The contract, effective September 1, 2025, is statutorily exempt from competitive bidding under Texas Government Code (TGC) 2155.138 and mandates procurement through WorkQuest. The contract encompasses multiple temporary staffing categories including manual labor, drafting services, information technology software development, and human resources support.

The procurement leverages UNSPSC codes 80101605 (temporary drafting), 80111613 (manual labor), 80111600 (personnel services), 80111608 (IT software developers), and 80111620 (human resources), with a corresponding NIGP code 96269 for Personnel Services. While specific contract values were not disclosed in the source documentation, the award represents a state-mandated staffing solution designed to provide flexible workforce capabilities across multiple professional disciplines. The contract appears to be structured to enable Texas state agencies to access temporary personnel resources through a pre-approved vendor.