Uniform Accessories - Hats and Caps

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) awarded a term contract to The Townsend Group, Inc., located in Fulton, Texas, for the procurement of specialized western-style hats. The contract, identified as 201-A1, was executed on July 31, 2025, with a total cumulative value of $545. The procurement includes three customized hats: one Stetson felt western hat in silver belly color with a 4-inch brim and 4.625-inch crown, and two identical Resistol straw western hats in ivory with black trim, each featuring a 4-inch brim and 4.125-inch crown.

The contract, which appears to support TPWD's Law Enforcement division, specifies hats with oval, long or extra-long shapes in specific sizes. The purchase order indicates a delivery timeline of 180 days after order release, with a scheduled delivery date of January 27, 2026. Each hat is priced individually: the felt hat at $320.95 and the straw hats at $112.18 each. The state is leveraging a tax-exempt status under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the items are designated for exclusive state use, further optimizing the procurement process.