Uniform Accessories - Hats and Caps

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), Agency 802, awarded a term contract to The Townsend Group, Inc. for a specialized uniform accessory procurement. The specific line item involves a custom Western felt hat, a Stetson 10x quality hat in silver belly color, featuring a 4-inch brim and 4.625-inch crown in a long oval shape, sized 7 1/2. The purchase order (PO No. 26007352) is configured for delivery to Mark Tedder at McKinney Falls State Park in Austin, Texas.

The contract, designated as 26007352, has a total line item value of $320.95 for a single hat unit. The contract period spans from the award date of October 20, 2025, with a stated completion date of July 31, 2025, and a specified delivery timeline of 180 days after release of order. The procurement is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with agency purchaser Amy Arredondo managing the transaction. The State of Texas maintains a tax exemption for this procurement under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the item is secured for exclusive state use.