Furniture - Chairs; Desks; Bookcases; Tables; Sofa; Footrest; Storage Cabinet; Shims - WorkQuest Inc.

The 425-S1 contract vehicle provides comprehensive furniture procurement for Texas state agencies, with primary emphasis on office seating and related workplace furnishings. The vehicle encompasses chairs from manufacturers including BodyBilt, Office Master, and Indiana Chair Frame, available in multiple styles such as ergonomic task chairs, high-back mesh chairs, executive leather chairs, and guest seating. Beyond seating, the contract extends to complementary office furniture including desks, bookcases, tables, sofas, footrests, and storage cabinets, along with office supplies such as calendars and writing implements. The procurement structure enables flexible, streamlined purchasing with predetermined pricing, tax-exempt status under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), and included freight and delivery considerations.

The 425-S1 contract vehicle is awarded to WorkQuest, Inc., headquartered in Austin, Texas, and is administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Contract Management division. The contract operates as a term vehicle covering the entire state of Texas with a performance period from November 18, 2021, through November 30, 2026. As a term contract, it permits multiple state agencies to leverage this vehicle for individual purchases processed as separate transactions, providing a standardized procurement mechanism across state government.

Under the 425-S1 vehicle, numerous awards have been distributed to Texas state agencies including the Parks & Wildlife Department, Workforce Commission, Department of Transportation, and Health & Human Services Commission, among others. Award values demonstrate considerable range, extending from modest single-chair purchases of approximately $400–$500 to substantial volume orders exceeding $47,000, such as the State Office of Administrative Hearings' procurement of 175 mesh-back nesting chairs. The awards consistently reflect focus on ergonomic seating solutions with standardized pricing structures and delivery timelines, demonstrating the vehicle's effectiveness in addressing diverse state agency furniture requirements across multiple budget levels.