Uniform Hats

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Statewide Procurement Division, is soliciting bids for uniform felt western hats under IFB 304T-27-201A3.3, with bids due September 3, 2026.

The scope comprises two line items: 125 felt western hats without customization, and 150 identical hats with "TEXAS GAME WARDEN" embroidery on the sweat band. Both must be 10X quality beaver fur blend with a 4-inch brim, cattleman's crease crown, genuine roan leather sweat band, and available in oval shapes and sizes 6.5 to 8 inches. Reference manufacturers are Resistol 10X Felt and Stetson 10X Felt. Samples are required for the customized line item and must accompany the bid response. Delivery is required statewide with FOB Destination pricing; all shipping and handling costs must be included in the unit price.

The initial contract term runs August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, with three renewal options extending through July 31, 2029, and up to one additional year. The CPA may unilaterally renew. Pricing must be firm and all-inclusive. Price adjustments are permitted only after the initial term and only based on manufacturer's price list increases supported by acceptable documentation; failure to submit such documentation results in firm, fixed pricing for the full contract duration with no increases allowed. Contractors are subject to a 1.5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee on purchased goods.

Products must be new, unused, latest model, and in first-class condition with a 90-day warranty or the manufacturer's standard warranty, whichever is longer. Contractors must replace defective products within two weeks of written notice at no charge. Commercial general liability insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence is required, naming the State of Texas as certificate holder and additional insured. Questions are due August 18, 2026, with responses due August 20. Jennifer N Walls, Statewide Procurement Division, Austin, Texas, 512/475-0507, administers this procurement.