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

On June 2, 2026, the State of Texas awarded a contract to WorkQuest for document shredding services under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code 96227. The procurement was exempted from competitive bidding requirements and mandated by Texas Government Code Section 2155.138 to be executed through WorkQuest, which operates as a Texas Interagency Buying Hub (TIBH) cooperative purchasing program. This statutory requirement establishes WorkQuest as the designated provider for this service category within the state's procurement framework.

The specific contract details regarding annual value, total contract amount, cumulative value, and period of performance are not disclosed in the available documentation. Similarly, the particular state agency or local government entity initiating this procurement, along with any designated places of performance, are not specified in the award notice. The contract identification number HHSTX-6-0000378016_4 serves as the official reference for this award.