Police Equipment, Accessories and Ammunition - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. of Austin, Texas for the procurement of police equipment, specifically wrist restraints. The contract, identified as 22138120, was executed on June 13, 2022, with a performance period extending through November 30, 2026. The initial purchase order involves 190 bags of single-loop wrist restraints, each bag containing 10 restraints with 300-pound strength, measuring 28 inches in length and 0.5 inches in width, priced at $7.04 per bag for a total contract value of $1,337.60.

The procurement aligns with Texas Government Code 2155.138, which supports goods or services produced by blind or visually impaired persons. Delivery of the initial order is scheduled for July 4, 2022, with a 20-day after receipt (ARO) timeline. Invoicing will be processed electronically through APInvoices@dps.texas.gov, with physical delivery to the Department of Public Safety's General Stores building, specifically at the rear loading dock during standard business hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The contract represents a targeted acquisition of specialized law enforcement restraint equipment through a state-level procurement mechanism.