Ear Plugs, Foam, Noise Reduction Rating (Db) 33. Freight Added When Less Than 10 Boxes

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based supplier, for the provision of first aid and safety equipment. The specific deliverable under this purchase order consists of 10 boxes of foam ear plugs with a Noise Reduction Rating of 33 decibels, manufactured by Radians. The contract was awarded on April 7, 2026, with an expected delivery date of April 22, 2026, and a contract completion date of November 30, 2026. The cumulative contract value is $312, representing a unit price of $31.25 per box with no additional freight charges assessed due to the order meeting the minimum 10-box threshold.

The goods are being delivered to the Ramsey Unit Farm Office in Rosharon, Texas, with invoicing directed to TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas. The purchase order is being processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts—Statewide Procurement Division under Contract 345-S1. As tangible personal property purchased for exclusive use by the State of Texas, the order qualifies for state and city sales tax exemption. The contract represents a routine procurement of occupational safety equipment for use by the state correctional institution.