Uniform Accessories, Hats, Caps and Ties - WorkQuest

The Texas Term Contract 201-S1 is a statewide indefinite delivery vehicle (IDV) for uniform accessories, personal protective equipment, and related supplies, primarily administered through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The contract covers a wide range of products including work gloves (leather, utility, and specialized cut-protection), safety equipment, uniform items, sanitation supplies, and office accessories. Key product categories include driver's gloves, work gloves, safety glasses, disposable gloves, brassieres, panties, hand protection, and miscellaneous workplace supplies, with items sourced for various Texas state agencies such as the Department of Transportation, Parks & Wildlife, Criminal Justice, and Health and Human Services.

The prime contractor for this IDV is WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin, Texas-based company, with the contract operating statewide across Texas. The contract was established with a consistent performance period from the award dates through November 30, 2026, and is structured as a term contract type. While individual contract values vary widely, ranging from as low as $25 to over $38,500, the contract provides a standardized procurement mechanism for state agencies. The contracting organization is the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, with specific state agencies issuing individual purchase orders against the master contract. Notably, all procurements are tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), and typically include provisions for freight charges on smaller orders.

The contract awards demonstrate significant diversity in procurement patterns across state agencies. Multiple awards have been made to WorkQuest, Inc., with notable examples including a $38,579.90 contract for sport brassieres with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, an $8,568 contract for leather driver's gloves with the Texas Department of Transportation, and various smaller procurements ranging from $171 to $7,116. The awards consistently show quantities between 12 and 1,920 units per line item, with unit prices for gloves typically ranging from $5.13 to $12.74. Many contracts include specific freight provisions, delivery timelines (often 14-45 days after receipt of order), and are designated for specific state agency use, highlighting the targeted and flexible nature of this state-level procurement vehicle.