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This document is Attachment F - Specifications and Requirements for a Uniform Hats contract solicited by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, primarily serving the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). The procurement seeks six distinct hat lines across two material types: 10X Shantung straw and 5X rabbit fur felt Western-style hats, with specifications covering style, quality, material, crown, sweat band, brim, trim, sizing, and packaging. The hats require specific customizations including agency-specific colors (Texas Tan, Ivory, Ranch Tan, Silver Belly), customized sweat band lettering, and interior agency identifiers. Preferred manufacturers are Resistol and Stetson, with requirements for hydraulic crown creasing, millinery wire insertion, and specific trim and lining standards. The document provides detailed specifications for six hat lines, with variations between DPS and TPWD customizations, and includes visual examples of each hat line.

The specifications outline precise requirements for hat construction, including material composition (100% rabbit fur felt or Shantung straw), crown creasing, sweat band materials, and packaging standards. Each hat line offers multiple size options ranging from 6½ to 8 inches, with shapes including regular, long, and extra-long oval. Customization options include specific color treatments, sweat band lettering (such as "Texas Department of Public Safety" or "Texas Game Warden"), and interior seal placements. The document specifies that hats must be individually packaged, with boxes clearly marked with size and shape, and packed with like sizes in cases. While no specific pricing or budget details are provided in this attachment, the comprehensive specifications suggest a rigorous procurement process focused on precise quality and functional requirements for uniform hats serving state law enforcement and wildlife management agencies.

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IFB No. 304T-25-201A1

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Statewide Procurement Division

Uniform Hats

Attachment F

Specifications and Requirements

Attachment F - Specifications and Requirements

Table of Contents:

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS LINES 1 & 2 HAT, STRAW, WESTERN

Line 1: Hat, Straw, Western, DPS CUSTOMIZATIONS Line 2: Hat, Straw, Western, TPWD CUSTOMIZATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS LINE 3 & 4 HAT, FELT, WESTERN, 5X, 3.5 INCH BRIM

Line 3: Hat, Felt, Western, 5X, 3.5 Inch Brim DPS CUSTOMIZATIONS Line 4: Hat, Felt, Western, 5X, 3.5 Inch Brim TPWD CUSTOMIZATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS LINE 5 & 6: HAT, FELT, WESTERN, 5X, 4 INCH BRIM,

Line 5: Hat, Felt, Western, 5X, 4 Inch Brim DPS CUSTOMIZATIONS Line 6: Hat, Felt, Western, 5X, 4 Inch Brim TPWD CUSTOMIZATIONS

LINE 1 EXAMPLE:

LINE 2 EXAMPLE:

LINES 3 & 5 EXAMPLE:

LINES 4 & 6 EXAMPLE:

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Lines 1 & 2 Hat, Straw, Western Reference Manufacturer/Product No or Equal: Resistol 10X Straw

1. Style: Western, Texan

2. Quality: 10X Genuine Handwoven Shantung

3. Material:

a. Straw

b. Glazed shantung paper yarn

c. 2 x 2 herringbone pattern weave

d. Straw strand measurement: 5 BU

e. Lacquer or varnishsizing coats: three total for the brim and crown

4. Crown:

a. Cattleman’s crease or equivalent with three hydraulic blocked creases

b. Hand creasing is not acceptable

c. Measurement: 4 ½ inches from base of center crease to band line

d. Eyelets, six total, three on the lateral line of each side of the crown

5. Sweat Band:

a. Material

i. Genuine roan leather, skiver grain

ii. Color: Dark brown or chocolate or equal

iii. Width: 1 ⅝ - 2 inches

b. Non-vented

c. Self-conforming

d. Include manufacturer’s identification in gold foil (right side)

6. Brim

a. Cattleman crease 065

b. Millinery wire insertion for shape retention

c. Shall have roll flange

7. Trim: 3-ply polyester or cotton band

8. Shapes

a. Regular oval

b. Long oval

c. Extra-long oval

9. Sizes (Inches): 6 ½, 6 ⅝, 6 ¾, 6 ⅞, 7, 7 ⅛, 7 ¼, 7 ⅜, 7 ½, 7 ⅝, 7 ¾, 7 ⅞, 8

10. Hat tag: Shall contain size and oval shape

11. Packaging

a. Hats shall be individually packaged in separate boxes

b. Boxes shall be clearly marked with the head size and shape

c. Boxes shall have sufficient size and strength to accommodate and protect each hat

d. Hats shall be packaged with like sizes in cases

12. Unit of Measure (UOM): Each

Line 1: Hat, Straw, Western, DPS CUSTOMIZATIONS

1. Colors: Texas Tan or approved equal

2. Crown Eyelet: Eyelet color shall be similar to the color of the hat

3. Sweat Band Customization:

a. Two lines in front for lettering

b. Placement: ½ to ⅝ inch from top of band

c. Texas Department of Public Safety (line one)

d. of Public Safety (line two)

e. Font size 3/16 to 1/4 inch

f. Gold foil lettering

4. Brim Width: 3 ½ inches

5. Top Sticker – lining artwork

a. DPS seal shall be placed inside top of hat with a protective sweat resistant covering

b. Diameter: 1 ½ inches

c. Colors:

i. Blue (Pantone #2767)

ii. Gold foil

iii. White

6. Trim Color: To match hat color

Line 2: Hat, Straw, Western, TPWD CUSTOMIZATIONS

1. Colors: Ivory or approved equal

2. Crown Eyelet: Color Black

3. Sweat Band Customization:

a. Option #1 – Customized Sweat Band

i. Right hand side: “Texas Game Warden”

ii. Ink color: Gold

b. Option #2 – No Customization Sweat Band

4. Brim Width 4 inches

5. Trim Color: Black

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Line 3 & 4 Hat, Felt, Western, 5X, 3.5 Inch Brim Referenced Manufacturer/Product No. or Equal: Resistol 5X Felt

1. Style: Texan

2. Quality: 5X

3. Material:

a. 100% rabbit fur felt

b. Fade resistant

c. Water resistant treatment

4. Crown

a. Cattleman’s crease or equivalent with 3 hydraulic blocked creases

b. Hydraulic crown creased

c. Hand creasing is not acceptable

d. Measurement: 4 ½ inches from base of center crease to band line

5. Sweat Band

a. Material:

i. Genuine roan leather

ii. Skiver grain

iii. Width: 1.625 to 2 inches

b. Non-vented

c. Self-conforming

d. Include manufacturer’s identification in gold foil (right side)

6. Brim

a. Cattleman’s crease 045

b. Brim of hats shall be beveled

c. Western roll flange

7. Trim: First quality 3-ply band to match hat color

8. Lining - Heavy satin

9. Shapes

a. Regular oval

b. Long oval

c. Extra-long oval

10. Sizes (Inches): 6 ½, 6 ⅝, 6 ¾, 6 ⅞, 7, 7 ⅛, 7 ¼, 7 ⅜, 7 ½, 7 ⅝, 7 ¾, 7 ⅞, 8

11. Hat tag: Shall contain size and oval shape

12. Packaging

a. Hats shall be individually packaged in clear plastic covering and in separate boxes

b. Boxes shall be clearly marked with the shape, brim, and size

c. Boxes shall have sufficient size and strength to accommodate and protect each hat

13. Unit of Measure (UOM): Each

Line 3: Hat, Felt, Western, 5X, 3.5 Inch Brim DPS CUSTOMIZATIONS

1. Color: Ranch Tan or approved equal

2. Sweat Band Color: Dark Brown or black

3. Sweat Band Customizations:

a. Two lines in front for lettering

b. Placement: 1/2 to 5/8 inch from top of band

c. Texas Department (line one)

d. of Public Safety (line two)

e. Font size 3/16 to 1/4 inch

f. Gold foil lettering

4. Tip sticker – lining artwork

a. DPS seal shall be placed inside top of hat

b. Size: 1 ½ inches diameter

c. Color

i. Blue (Pantone #2767)

ii. Gold foil

iii. White (background)

5. Lining Color: White

Line 4: Hat, Felt, Western, 5X, 3.5 Inch Brim TPWD CUSTOMIZATIONS

1. Color: Silver Belly or approved equal

2. Sweat Band Color: Black

3. Sweat Band Customizations:

a. Option #1 – Customized Sweat Band

i. Left hand side: Quality manufacturer’s identification (Ex: “5X Beaver”)

ii. Right hand side: “Texas Game Warden”

iii. Ink color: Gold

b. Option #2 – No Customization Sweat Band

4. Lining Color: Black

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Line 5 & 6: Hat, Felt, Western, 5X, 4 Inch Brim, Referenced Manufacturer/Product No. or Equal: Resistol 5X Felt / Stetson 5X Felt

1. Style: Texan

2. Quality: 5X

3. Material:

a. 100% Rabbit fur felt

b. Fade resistant

c. Water resistant treatment

4. Crown

a. Cattleman’s crease or equivalent with 3 hydraulic blocked creases

b. Hydraulic crown creased

c. Hand creasing is not acceptable

d. Measurement: 4.5 inches from base of center crease to band line

5. Sweat Band

a. Material

i. Genuine roan leather

ii. Skiver grain

iii. Width: 1.625 to 2 inches

b. Non-vented

c. Self-conforming

d. Include manufacturer’s identification in gold foil (right side)

6. Brim

a. Cattleman’s crease 045

b. Brim of hats shall be beveled

c. Western roll flange

7. Trim: First quality 3-ply band to match hat color

8. Lining: Heavy satin

9. Shape:

a. Regular oval

b. Long oval

c. Extra-long oval

10. Sizes: 6 ½, 6 ⅝, 6 ¾, 6 ⅞, 7, 7 ⅛, 7 ¼, 7 ⅜, 7 ½, 7 ⅝, 7 ¾, 7 ⅞, 8

11. Hat tag: Shall contain size and oval shape

12. Packaging

a. Hats shall be individually packaged in clear plastic covering and in separate boxes

b. Boxes shall be clearly marked with the shape, brim, and size

c. Boxes shall have sufficient size and strength to accommodate and protect each hat

13. Unit of Measure (UOM): Each

Line 5: Hat, Felt, Western, 5X, 4 Inch Brim DPS CUSTOMIZATIONS

1. Color: Ranch Tan or approved equal

2. Sweat Band Color: Dark brown or black

3. Sweat Band Customization:

i. Two lines in front for lettering

ii. Placement: 1/2 to 5/8 inch from top of band

iii. Texas Department (line one) of Public Safety (line two)

iv. Font size 3/16 to 1/4 inch

v. Gold foil lettering

4. Tip sticker – lining artwork

a. DPS seal shall be placed inside top of hat

b. Size: 1.5 inches diameter

c. Color

i. Blue (Pantone #2767)

ii. Gold foil

iii. White (background)

5. Lining Color: White

Line 6: Hat, Felt, Western, 5X, 4 Inch Brim TPWD CUSTOMIZATIONS

1. Color: Silver Belly or approved equal

2. Sweat Band Color: Black

3. Sweat Band Customization:

i. Option #1 – Customized Sweat Band

1) Left hand side: Quality manufacturer’s identification (Ex: “5X

Beaver”)

2) Right hand side: “Texas Game Warden”

3) Ink color: Gold

ii. Option #2 – No Customization Sweat Band

4. Lining Color: Black

PICTURES ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

Line 1 Example:

Line 2 Example:

Lines 3 & 5 Example:

Lines 4 & 6 Example:

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Lines 1 & 2 Hat, Straw, Western
Line 1: Hat, Straw, Western, DPS CUSTOMIZATIONS
Line 2: Hat, Straw, Western, TPWD CUSTOMIZATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Line 3 & 4 Hat, Felt, Western, 5X, 3.5 Inch Brim
Line 3: Hat, Felt, Western, 5X, 3.5 Inch Brim DPS CUSTOMIZATIONS
Line 4: Hat, Felt, Western, 5X, 3.5 Inch Brim TPWD CUSTOMIZATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Line 5 & 6: Hat, Felt, Western, 5X, 4 Inch Brim,
Line 5: Hat, Felt, Western, 5X, 4 Inch Brim DPS CUSTOMIZATIONS
Line 6: Hat, Felt, Western, 5X, 4 Inch Brim TPWD CUSTOMIZATIONS
Line 1 Example:
Line 2 Example:
Lines 3 & 5 Example:
Lines 4 & 6 Example:

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