Hat, Felt, Western, 10x, TPWD Customized, Silver Belly, 4 Inch Brim, 4.625 Inch Crown, Oval, Long…

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (Agency 802) awarded a term contract to The Townsend Group, Inc., located in Fulton, Texas, for the procurement of uniform accessories. The contract, identified as 201-A1, was executed on May 12, 2026, with a cumulative value of $388.77. The awarded product consists of one customized Stetson western felt hat in silver belly color, meeting specific technical specifications including 10x quality, 4-inch brim, 4.625-inch crown, regular oval shape, and size 7 1/4. Delivery is scheduled for Law Enforcement Region III in Rusk, Texas, with an expected delivery date of November 9, 2026, reflecting the stated 180-day delivery timeframe.

This purchase order represents a single line item acquisition under the broader term contract arrangement, with the unit price established at $388.77. The contracting organization designated Rebecca Hamilton as the purchaser, with billing directed to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department's Accounts Payable office in Austin. As a state purchase, the transaction is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The contract completion date is listed as July 31, 2025, though this predates the award date and purchase order issuance, suggesting a potential data entry anomaly in the contract record.