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 26001683, involves the purchase of 14 Resistol Western hats in ranch tan color, with varying specifications including 3.5 to 4-inch brim sizes and a 4.5-inch crown. The hats are available in different crown shapes such as oval, long, and extra-long, and are sized for 6 3/4, 7 1/4, and 7 7/8 head measurements.

The contract, valued at $2,533.02, was awarded on September 17, 2025, with a planned completion date of July 31, 2025. Each hat is priced at $180.93, and the purchase order (PO No. 26001683) was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division. The delivery is scheduled for 180 days after the order, with a specific delivery date of March 16, 2026. Invoicing requires referencing the TXSMB Purchase Order and internal tracking number, to be submitted to specified email addresses.