Government Code 2155.441, Purchases of products and services of workshops, organizations, or corporations whose primary purpose is training…

The Texas Historical Commission awarded a WorkQuest set-aside contract (Term Contract 962-S3) to Workquest, effective September 8, 2026, for janitorial services. This procurement was conducted pursuant to Government Code Section 2155.441, which mandates purchases from workshops, organizations, or corporations whose primary purpose is training and employing individuals with mental retardation or physical handicaps. The contract period runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, representing a one-year term commitment.

The contract encompasses multiple service classifications, including temporary manual labor, temporary clerical or administrative assistance, temporary technician staffing needs, temporary drafting service, and temporary medical staffing needs. While specific contract values and annual amounts are not populated in the award documentation, the janitorial services will be provided to the Texas Historical Commission during the stated fiscal year 2027 performance period. The WorkQuest proposal was accepted on April 24, 2026, prior to the formal award notification on September 8, 2026.