Honor Guard Cowboy Hats

The City of Austin is requesting quotations for Rodeo King Cowboy Hats and sizing/reshaping services for the Austin Police Department Honor Guard under IFQ 8700_AD1001, with quotations due July 1, 2026. No substitutions or equivalent brands are accepted — the scope is limited to Rodeo King Felt Collection 7X hats in black only.

The scope calls for hats with an open 5-inch crown, flat 4-inch brim, full satin lining, and felt hat band with three-piece buckle set in six size variants (6 3/4 to 7 3/8), totaling an estimated 27 hats across all sizes. The bid price must be all-inclusive of labor and materials for sizing and reshaping performed at a contractor facility within a 30-mile radius of Austin Police Headquarters. Delivery is required within 45 calendar days of written order placement to 715 East 8th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, during Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. operating hours. No minimum quantity requirements apply to individual orders.

Pricing must be submitted on the City's Price Sheet on an FOB Destination basis with all freight and handling charges included and no separate tax charges. The City of Austin is exempt from federal excise tax and state sales tax. Payment is due within 30 days of receipt of properly documented invoices upon delivery and satisfaction of goods.

Offerors must complete required certifications: Non-Discrimination and Non-Retaliation, Wage Theft Ordinance compliance, Non-Resident Bidder status, and Federal Debarment status. All employers awarded contracts must complete City of Austin Wage Theft Training within 30 days of award. The contract is governed by Texas law with jurisdiction in Travis County state courts. The City reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time for any reason, including convenience.