Snake Gaiters:Scent Blocker Snake Chaps/Gaiters for worker (biologist) safety when out in the field. Benefits the state by preventing worker injury…

The California Department of Transportation awarded a contract to Forestry Suppliers Inc. for non-information technology goods on April 27, 2026. The contract, identified as CPO-052600001436, has a total value of $242.00 and was completed on the same date as the award. The prime contractor will deliver three units of snake gaiters (Scent Blocker Snake Chaps/Gaiters) at a unit price of $67.45 each, with manufacturer part number 2450056-1763700 and universal product code 041973239325.

The snake gaiters are classified under United Nations Standard Products and Services Code 46181500 and are intended for worker safety during field operations. Specifically, the personal protective equipment is designed for use by biologists and other workers conducting fieldwork, serving to prevent worker injury from snake encounters. The delivery of these items supports the state's occupational safety objectives for Department of Transportation personnel engaged in biological survey and field assessment activities.