Uniform Accessories - Hats and Caps

The State of Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) awarded a term contract to The Townsend Group, Inc., located in Fulton, Texas, for the procurement of uniform accessories consisting of customized straw western hats. The award was issued on March 4, 2026, under Contract 201-A1 through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division. The specific line item comprises one Resistol Model RSKNGT straw western hat with ivory coloring and black trim, featuring a 4-inch brim, 4.125-inch crown, oval shape, and size 7 1/8. The contract value is $126.20, with delivery to be completed by August 31, 2026 (180-day standard delivery timeframe). The hat was designated for shipment to Janet Thacker in Kerrville, Texas.

As a state purchase, the contract is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes and applicable state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The procurement was processed by agency purchaser Colleen Golla, with billing directed to TPWD's Accounts Payable office in Austin, Texas. This term contract award represents a minimal-value purchase of specialized uniform accessories for the state agency's operational requirements.