Uniform Accessories - Hats and Caps

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) awarded a term contract to The Townsend Group, Inc., located in Fulton, TX, for a specialized uniform accessory. The contract, identified as 26028437, involves the procurement of a customized Resistol Western-style straw hat for use at the Resaca de La Palma State Park in Brownsville, Texas. The specific hat is an ivory-colored model with black trim, featuring a 4-inch brim, 4.125-inch crown in an oval shape, sized for a 7-inch head.

The contract was executed on December 2, 2025, with a projected completion date of July 31, 2025, and includes a single line item priced at $112.18. The purchase order (PO No. 26028437) is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with a delivery timeframe of 180 days after receipt of order, targeting a delivery deadline of June 1, 2026. The contract is structured as a term contract and is exempt from federal excise taxes under the Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), with the hat to be delivered to Jovan Marquez at the state park location.