Uniform Accessories - Hats and Caps

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) awarded a term contract to The Townsend Group, Inc. on August 13, 2025, for the procurement of two customized Western-style hats for law enforcement personnel. The contract, identified as 25213615, encompasses a Stetson felt hat in silver belly color and a Resistol straw hat in ivory with black trim. Both hats are sized 7 1/2 with a long oval shape, 4-inch brim, and are specifically tailored for TPWD specifications.

The contract, valued at $433.13, is associated with the TPWD Law Enforcement Regional Office located in Temple, Texas. The purchase order indicates a delivery period of 180 days, with a scheduled delivery date of February 9, 2026. The hats are designated for Captain David Pellizzari and are specifically exempt from federal excise taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The contract's performance period spans from the award date of August 13, 2025, to July 31, 2025, with The Townsend Group, Inc. serving as the prime contractor for this uniform accessories procurement.