Uniform Accessories - Hats and Caps

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) awarded a term contract to The Townsend Group, Inc. for the procurement of customized Western felt hats. The contract, identified as 25214567, was executed on August 21, 2025, with a cumulative value of $5,789.76. The purchase order encompasses 37 Resistol Western felt hats in Ranch Tan color, featuring various specifications including 3.5-inch and 4-inch brims and multiple crown shapes such as Regular Oval, Long Oval, and Extra Long Oval.

The contract line items detail 5x felt hats with a unit price of $180.93 each, specifically customized for DPS personnel. The purchase order indicates a delivery date of February 17, 2026, with a 180-day delivery timeline after receipt of order. Invoicing instructions require submission to APInvoices@dps.texas.gov and sheena.moran@dps.texas.gov, with specific reference to the TXSMB Purchase Order and internal tracking number. The State of Texas is noted as exempt from federal excise taxes under this contract, which was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division.