Soft Drink Mix, Sugar Free, Packet Yields 2 Quarts, 24 Packets/CTN, 4 CTN/CS, Freight is added…

The State of Texas, through the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Agency 529, awarded a purchase order to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based contractor, effective August 11, 2026. The contract (26333490) encompasses the procurement of 75 cases of Wyler's Sugar-Free Soft Drink Mix, with each case containing four cartons of 24 packets, each packet yielding 2 quarts. The total contract value is $3,981.00, with a unit price of $53.08 per case. Delivery is scheduled for September 10, 2026, to the Lubbock State Shared Services Center Warehouse, with freight charges included for orders under 10 cases.

The contract is classified as a term contract under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 39333. All deliveries must be scheduled in advance and are accepted Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding designated state holidays. The State of Texas claims exemption from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as the purchased items are designated for exclusive use by a state political subdivision. Contract management is administered by Carmen Hernandez at HHSC, with warehouse oversight provided by Edgar Munoz-Lopez.