Cafeteria Food Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to Royal Food Import Corporation of Asheville, North Carolina for the procurement of canned tuna products. The contract, identified as 26025607, was executed on November 10, 2025, with a performance period extending through August 31, 2026. The specific line item involves the delivery of 1,904 cases of Duchess brand Chunk Light Tuna, water-packed in 66.5 oz cans, with six cans per case, to Area 3's distribution center.

The contract has a cumulative value of $66,640.00, with a unit price of $35.00 per case. Delivery will be made to the Snyder Distribution Center in Snyder, Texas, with a specific delivery timeline of 25 days after receipt of order (ARO), targeting December 5, 2025. The purchase order, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the goods are for exclusive state use. Contractors are required to contact the warehouse 24 hours in advance to schedule delivery appointments.