Welding Apparel - WorkQuest

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for protective glove procurement, effective April 19, 2023, with a completion date of November 30, 2026. The contract, valued at $1,573.00, covers three distinct line items of work and welding gloves to be delivered to the Coffield Unit Metal Fabrication in Tennessee Colony, Texas. Specifically, the order includes 10 dozen Large work gloves with leather palm and canvas back, 10 dozen X-Large work gloves with identical specifications, and 120 pairs of Large welding gloves featuring a 7-inch gauntlet cuff.

The procurement was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, with unit prices ranging from $6.62 to $38.93 per dozen or pair. Delivery parameters are structured between May 3, 2023, and May 19, 2023, with specific delivery windows of 14 and 30 days after receipt of order. The contract includes tax exemptions under the Texas Tax Code and appears to be part of a standardized protective equipment acquisition strategy for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's institutional operations, with a focus on providing standard-grade protective gloves for industrial and welding applications.