Uniform Accessories - Hats and Caps

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) awarded a term contract to The Townsend Group, Inc. for uniform accessories, specifically customized Western-style hats. The contract, identified as Term 26146188, was executed on January 2, 2026, with a performance period ending July 31, 2025. The procurement encompasses 14 total hats, consisting of two distinct styles: eight felt Western hats and six straw Western hats, all customized for TPWD personnel.

The hat specifications include Stetson felt Western hats in silver belly color, featuring a 4-inch brim and 4.625-inch crown in an oval, long or extra-long shape, priced at $388.77 each. The complementary Resistol straw Western hats are ivory with black trim, also with a 4-inch brim and 4.125-inch crown in an oval, long or extra-long shape, priced at $126.20 each. The cumulative contract value is $4,129.93, with the purchase order processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division. The contract is exempt from federal excise taxes under Texas Tax Code, with a specified delivery timeline of 180 days after receipt.