Ear Plugs, Disposable, Individually Packaged, 200 Pairs/Box, No Cords, Noise Reduction Rating…

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division awarded a purchase order to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin-based contractor, for the procurement of disposable ear plugs. The contract, identified as 26309139, was awarded on July 22, 2026, under an existing term contract arrangement. The order encompasses six boxes of individually packaged ear plugs, with each box containing 200 pairs. The ear plugs feature a noise reduction rating of 32 decibels, universal shape design, and no cords, manufactured by Radians (Model SFA1210). The cumulative contract value is $144.84, representing a unit price of $24.14 per box with freight included for quantities less than six boxes.

The goods are designated for delivery to the Wainwright Unit Supply facility located in Lovelady, Texas, with an anticipated delivery date of August 21, 2026 (30 days from award). The procurement was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, with Andrea Jones identified as the agency purchasing contact and K. Ginsel as the delivery contact. As a state entity, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is exempt from federal excise taxes and sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). This purchase order represents a routine supplies acquisition for institutional use within the correctional system.