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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Statewide Procurement Division, awarded a purchase order to WorkQuest Inc., an Austin-based vendor, for the procurement of personal protective equipment. The award, issued on August 28, 2026, under Contract 345-S1, encompasses 50 boxes of foam ear plugs manufactured by Radians (model SFA1210) with a Noise Reduction Rating of 33 decibels. The total contract value is $1,562.50, calculated at a unit price of $31.25 per box. The materials are designated for delivery to TxDOT's facility in Seguin, Texas, with invoicing directed to the Austin headquarters. The expected delivery date is September 14, 2026.

This purchase order represents a single-line item procurement classified as a term contract under TxDOT's internal tracking procedures. The purchasing agent, Cinnamon Bialas of the Austin office, coordinated the order under commodity code 34564305281. As the State of Texas is exempt from most federal excise taxes, the contract value of $1,562.50 represents the final pricing before application of applicable state taxes, if any. The 15-day delivery window reflects standard procurement timelines for safety equipment procurement by the state transportation authority.