Texas DIR/ESBD #304T-27-201A3.3

Texas Comptroller Solicits Bids for Western Felt Uniform Hats for Parks and Wildlife

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, through its Statewide Procurement Division, is seeking bids for uniform Western felt hats for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). - Government Buyer: - Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Statewide Procurement Division (SPD) - Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) - OEMs Referenced: - Resistol (Resistol 10X Felt) - Stetson (Stetson 10X Felt) - Products Requested: - Western style felt hats, 10X quality, 4-inch brim, silver belly or approved equal color - 125 units: No customizations - 150 units: With customizations (custom sweat band with gold foil manufacturer ID and 'TEXAS GAME WARDEN' in gold Arial font; sample required) - All hats must be 100% beaver fur blend or approved equivalent, fade and water resistant, with specific band and lining requirements, and individually packaged - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must submit product samples for customized hats - Bidders must provide descriptive literature and a manufacturer's price list - Compliance with NIGP codes 20145 (felt hats) and 20146 (straw hats) - Statewide delivery across Texas - Firm pricing with escalation provisions - Contract includes up to three renewal options, potentially extending to four years

Description

The Statewide Procurement Division (SPD), a division of the Comptroller Of Public Accounts (CPA), is requesting sealed responses for the procurement of Uniform Felt Hats. The primary customer for these items is Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD). The solicitation includes specifications for felt and straw hats, with requirements for samples and customization options. The procurement covers multiple highway districts and zones in Texas and requires dual CTCD/CTCM certification. The estimated contract value is approximately $60,083, and responses are due by September 3, 2026, at 1:30 PM Central Time.

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