Uniform Accessories - Hats and Caps

The State of Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (Agency 802) awarded a term contract to The Townsend Group, Inc., located in Fulton, Texas, for the procurement of customized western uniform hats. The contract, designated 201-A1, was executed on February 19, 2026, with a cumulative value of $1,418.71. Deliverables are scheduled for August 18, 2026, representing a 180-day delivery window from the award date. Billing is directed to the Parks & Wildlife Department's Austin headquarters at 4200 Smith School Road, with shipment to the Waco facility at 1601 East Crest Drive.

The procurement comprises five line items consisting of two distinct hat types in varying sizes and specifications. Three line items specify Stetson felt hats, 10x quality, in silver belly finish at $388.77 each, featuring 4-inch brims and 4.625-inch crowns in oval shapes (long and extra-long configurations). Two line items specify Resistol straw hats in ivory with black trim at $126.20 each, featuring 4-inch brims and 4.125-inch crowns in oval shapes (long and extra-long configurations). All items are customized to Parks & Wildlife Department specifications and qualify for state sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).