First Aid and Safety Equipment - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. of Austin, Texas on October 8, 2025, for the procurement of specialized safety equipment. The contract, designated as 26005489, involves the acquisition of 240 pairs of Little Dipper Dyneema safety gloves, with a total contract value of $2,949.60. The gloves feature a palm grip design with advanced cut and abrasion resistance, meeting ANSI cut resistance level 4.0 and constructed from a 13-gauge Dyneema seamless knit shell.

The contract period of performance spans from the award date of October 8, 2025, to November 30, 2026, with an initial order delivery expected within 14 days after receipt (ARO). The purchase order, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, specifies medium-sized gloves at a unit price of $12.29 per pair. The state of Texas will utilize these safety gloves under a tax-exempt status as outlined in Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), suggesting the equipment is intended for official government operations or workforce protection purposes.