Water Cooler, 2 Gallon, Round, Plastic, Handles/Spout/Lid and 2 more items

On August 5, 2026, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ/ID) awarded a purchase order to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin, Texas-based contractor, under Contract 450-S1. The award encompasses the procurement of sixty plastic water coolers across three capacity specifications: twenty 2-gallon units at $39.11 each, twenty 3-gallon units at $47.43 each, and twenty 5-gallon units at $53.81 each. The total contract value is $2,807.00, with all items featuring round plastic construction, handles, spouts, and lids as specified by the government.

The water coolers are designated for delivery to Smith Unit Supply in Lamesa, Texas, within a seven-day delivery window, with scheduled delivery on August 12, 2026. The contracting organization's purchasing agent is Sylvia Gurrola, and delivery coordination is managed by Jay Porterfield at the receiving location. All deliveries are to be marked with TDCJ tracking numbers EE107972 and R6270764. As a state procurement, the transaction is exempt from federal excise taxes and sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).