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

WorkQuest was awarded a contract by the State of Texas (Contract ID: HHSTX-7-0000409248) on July 16, 2026, to provide temporary staffing services through the WorkQuest system (Texas Integrated Bidding Hub). The procurement was exempted from competitive bidding requirements and procured directly in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2155.138. The contract encompasses temporary personnel services across multiple occupational categories, including clerical and administrative assistance, technician staffing, medical staffing, information technology networking specialists, and warehouse personnel.

The specific service categories covered under this award are classified under UNSPSC codes 80111601 through 80111611 and NIGP code 96269 (Personnel Services, Temporary). While contract value, annual value, cumulative value, and specific performance locations are not provided in the available documentation, the contract represents Texas's utilization of WorkQuest as the mandated vehicle for temporary staffing procurement within the state. The multi-disciplinary nature of the awarded services indicates this contract is intended to address diverse temporary staffing needs across state agencies and departments.