Uniform Accessories - Hats and Caps

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department awarded a term contract to The Townsend Group, Inc., a contractor based in Fulton, Texas, for the supply of uniform accessories consisting of specialized western straw hats. The award, issued on January 20, 2026, specifies delivery of one customized Resistol brand hat featuring an ivory color with black trim, a 4-inch brim, and a 4.125-inch crown in oval configuration with long sizing. The hat was manufactured to Texas Parks & Wildlife Department specifications and is designated for use by cadet personnel. The contract award carries a total value of $126.20, with the unit price of $126.20 per hat reflecting the specialized customization requirements.

Delivery is scheduled to the Game Warden Training Center in Hamilton, Texas, with a delivery deadline of July 20, 2026, establishing a 180-day performance window from the award date. The purchase order was processed through the State of Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division under Contract 201-A1 and qualifies for state sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The contract represents a procurement of specialized uniform components for state training operations and was awarded without specification of a distinct county designation.