Dps Hat, Straw, Western, 3.5 Inch Brim, Texas Tan, 10X Genuine Handwoven Shantung, Dps… and 23 more items

The State of Texas, Department of Public Safety, awarded a contract to The Townsend Group, Inc., located in Rockport, Texas, on July 20, 2026, for the supply of customized Resistol brand straw Western hats. The total contract value is $113,557.60, covering 893 units of hats with 3.5-inch brims in Texas Tan color, constructed from 10X genuine handwoven Shantung material, and featuring Department of Public Safety customization seals. The hats are available across multiple size variations, with head sizes ranging from 6 to 8 inches in regular, long, and extra-long oval fit configurations. Delivery is designated to the DPS General Stores facility located at 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Building A, in Austin, Texas, with an estimated delivery date of November 17, 2026, representing approximately 120 days from the order date.

This procurement is executed under Contract 201-A3, classified as a term contract. The contracting officer is Jennifer Orman, and all invoices are to be submitted to the DPS General Stores department. The delivery schedule accommodates Monday through Friday operations from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and all delivery documentation must reference both the Department of Public Safety purchase order number and internal tracking number. As a state agency, the Department of Public Safety is exempt from federal excise taxes and sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).