Cafeteria Food Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ), has awarded a term contract to Royal Food Import Corporation of Asheville, North Carolina for the procurement of cafeteria food products. Specifically, the contract covers the acquisition of 1,200 cases of chunk light tuna, water-packed, with each case containing 6 cans of 66.5 oz each. The contract was awarded on September 24, 2025, with a performance period extending through August 31, 2026, and targets delivery to Area 2, with a specific delivery location of Chase Field in Beeville, Texas.

The contract, identified as 26003131, has a cumulative value of $42,000.00, with a unit price of $35.00 per case. The tuna products are manufactured by Duchess, with a manufacturer part number of 832460000739. Delivery requirements stipulate a 25-day delivery timeline after receipt of order, with the initial delivery scheduled for October 20, 2025. The procurement is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, and the contractor must adhere to specific documentation requirements, including detailed information on bills of lading and invoices.