Disposable Paper and Plastic Products - WorkQuest Inc.

The 640-S1 vehicle provides Texas state agencies with a comprehensive procurement mechanism for disposable paper and plastic products essential to daily operations. The contract encompasses a broad range of consumable items including toilet paper, paper towels, multifold towels, trash can liners, hand sanitizers, and cleaning supplies. Products are sourced to meet detailed specifications, such as 2-ply toilet paper with 20-60% post-consumer recycled content and quarter-fold paper towels. This vehicle is designed to streamline procurement of critical disposable products across state agencies while maintaining standardized specifications and pricing.

The 640-S1 vehicle is a term contract administered by CPA Contract Management on behalf of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. WorkQuest, Inc. serves as the prime contractor under this vehicle, which covers the entire state of Texas from the award date of November 16, 2021, through the completion date of November 30, 2026. The contract is structured as a term contract, enabling multiple state agencies to make purchases under established terms and conditions. Individual awards under this vehicle range from under $100 to over $35,000, demonstrating significant flexibility in procurement volume and application across various state departments.

The 640-S1 vehicle demonstrates extensive utilization across Texas state agencies, with notable individual awards including a $35,163 purchase of quarter-fold paper towels by the Texas Department of Transportation and a $25,767 toilet paper procurement by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Purchasing agencies include the Department of Public Safety, Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, Health and Human Services Commission, and Texas Historical Commission. Awards typically include freight provisions and tax exemptions under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), with many purchases supporting procurement preferences for goods produced by blind or visually impaired persons, reflecting state policy objectives while ensuring consistent pricing and specifications across all participating agencies.