Hat, Straw, Western, TPWD Customized, Ivory, Black Trim, 4 Inch Brim, 4.125 Inch Crown, Oval, Long… and 4 more items

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (Agency 802) awarded a term contract to The Townsend Group, Inc., located in Fulton, Texas, for the procurement of customized uniform accessories. The contract, identified as Term 26224694, carries a cumulative value of $631 and was awarded on March 30, 2026. The primary deliverable consists of straw western hats manufactured by Resistol (Model RSKNGT), customized to Parks & Wildlife Department specifications with ivory coloring, black trim, a 4-inch brim, and a 4.125-inch crown in oval long or extra-long shape configurations. The hats are designated for delivery to the Law Enforcement Division headquarters located at 3407 South Chadbourne Street, San Angelo, Texas 76904.

The initial purchase order (PO No. 26224694) encompasses five line items for customized straw western hats, each priced at $126.20 per unit. Three hats in varying sizes (7, 7 1/8, and 7 1/4) were designated for specific Law Enforcement Division personnel with a scheduled delivery date of September 28, 2026. The contract establishes a 180-day allowable response period for order fulfillment. The State of Texas claims tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) for this procurement, with purchasing oversight managed by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division and coordinated by Purchasing Agent Desiree Vardeman.