Uniform Accessories - Hats and Caps

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (Agency 802) awarded a term contract to The Townsend Group, Inc., located in Fulton, Texas, for the supply of customized uniform accessories. The contract, designated as Term 26209441, was issued on February 9, 2026, with a cumulative contract value of $504.80. The deliverables consist of four customized straw western hats manufactured by Resistol, each priced at $126.20 per unit. The hats feature ivory coloring with black trim, a 4-inch brim, and 4.125-inch crown in oval shapes, with individual sizing specifications ranging from size 7¼ to 7⅝ in regular and long oval configurations. Delivery was scheduled for the Law Enforcement Regional Office in Temple, Texas, with an initial delivery date of August 10, 2026.

The contract represents a procurement of uniform accessories specifically tailored for the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department's law enforcement personnel. The purchase order was processed by purchasing agent Nita Boyd, and the State of Texas claimed a sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). Although the contract award document reflects a completion date of July 31, 2025, the purchase order documentation indicates the order was placed on February 9, 2026, with delivery scheduled 180 days thereafter, suggesting the completion date may reflect a data entry discrepancy rather than an accurate representation of the contractual timeline.