Uniform Accessories - Hats and Caps

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) awarded a term contract to The Townsend Group, Inc. for a specialized uniform accessory, specifically a customized Western straw hat. The contract, identified as 25211954, was executed on July 28, 2025, with a completion date of July 31, 2025. The procurement involves a single Resistol hat with precise specifications: ivory color, black trim, 4-inch brim, 4.125-inch crown, oval shape, and sized for long or extra-long dimensions.

The contract's total value is $112.18, with the purchase order (PO No. 25211954) facilitated through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division. Purchasing agent Colleen Golla managed the transaction, which includes delivery to Kerrville, Texas, scheduled for January 26, 2026, with a 180-day after receipt of order (ARO) timeline. The State of Texas is leveraging a tax exemption under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), for this state-exclusive procurement of specialized uniform headwear.