Cafeteria Food Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, has awarded a term contract (26003150) to Royal Food Import Corporation for the procurement of cafeteria food products. Specifically, the contract involves the purchase of 5,100 50-lb bags of USDA Grade 1 Dried Pinto Beans, with a unit price of $28.00 per bag, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $142,800.00. The Southern Region Distribution Center in Rosharon, Texas, will serve as the delivery location, with goods to be delivered to Area 5.

The contract, effective from September 24, 2025, to August 31, 2026, mandates delivery within 25 days after receipt of order (ARO), with a specific delivery deadline of October 24, 2025. Manufacturer options are limited to Peak or Duchess brands, and the contractor must provide 24-hour advance notice for warehouse delivery scheduling. The purchase is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), and is designated for the exclusive use of the State of Texas. Billing will be processed through TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas, with the contractor based in Asheville, North Carolina.