Paper, Bond, Virgin, Premium No. 4, 20 lb., 8-1/2" x 11", 5000 Sheets/Crtn, Qty Price Breaks…

WorkQuest Inc., based in Austin, Texas, was awarded a purchase order by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division on September 29, 2026, under Contract 645-S1. The contract calls for the delivery of premium bond paper products—specifically 120 cartons of virgin bond paper, premium No. 4 grade, 20 pounds per ream, 8.5" x 11" format, with 5,000 sheets per carton manufactured by Domtar. The unit price established is $55.20 per carton, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $6,624.00. Delivery is designated to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Ellis Unit Supply facility in Huntsville, Texas, with an expected delivery date of October 19, 2026—within the specified 20-day delivery window.

The purchase order, identified as 27004300, was issued by the Comptroller of Public Accounts, Statewide Procurement Division, and references an underlying term contract with established price breaks at incremental quantity thresholds of 10, 40, 200, 400, and 800 cartons. All shipments are subject to Texas Department of Criminal Justice tracking number R6275094. As a state entity, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is exempt from federal excise taxes and sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The procurement represents office supply provision to support institutional operations within the correctional system.