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

WorkQuest Inc., based in Austin, Texas, was awarded a purchase order (PO No. 27002899) by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division on September 23, 2026. The contract, designated as 27002899, is valued at $312.50 and covers the procurement of personal protective equipment consisting of 10 boxes of foam ear plugs with a Noise Reduction Rating of 33 decibels, manufactured by Radians under model number SFA1210. The unit price is $31.25 per box, with freight charges included for orders under 10 boxes.

The place of performance is the Powledge Unit Metal Fabrication facility located in Palestine, Texas, with a scheduled delivery date of October 8, 2026, representing a 15-day after receipt of order timeframe. This procurement was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division under an existing term contract (Contract 345-S1). The State of Texas has claimed an exemption from Federal Excise Taxes and sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) for this purchase of personal protective equipment.