Rake, Level Head Bow, 16 Teeth, Wood Handle 66", Plus Freight Is Included.

The Texas Department of Transportation, Agency 601, awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based contractor, for the procurement of landscape maintenance equipment. The contract, designated 26271696, was issued on June 18, 2026, with a cumulative value of $4,066.80. The single line item specifies 120 rakes featuring level head bows with 16 teeth and 66-inch wood handles, procured at a unit price of $33.89 each, with freight included in the pricing. Delivery is scheduled for August 3, 2026, to Post, Texas, under the direction of Lane Jones.

This purchase order was executed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, with Paul Gonzales serving as the purchasing agent. The State of Texas claimed an exemption from sales and excise taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), establishing the equipment as tangible personal property designated for exclusive state use. The contract reflects a standard procurement cycle with an Approved Requisition Objective of 45 days and invoicing directed to a Houston, Texas address.