Cafeteria Food Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ) awarded a term contract to Royal Food Import Corporation of Asheville, North Carolina on January 6, 2026, for the procurement of cafeteria food products. The specific line item under this contract involves 3,808 cases of Early or Sweet Peas, USDA Grade B or Better, packaged in No. 10 cans with 6 cans per case. The contract has a cumulative value of $105,862.40, with a unit price of $27.80 per case, and is set to be completed by August 31, 2026.

Delivery of the peas is designated for Area 1, specifically the Wynne Food Service Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas, with a required delivery date of February 2, 2026. The purchasing is managed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, under Contract 300-CF. Acceptable manufacturers for the peas include Duchess, Mother's Maid, and Deschler, with delivery to be coordinated 24 hours in advance with warehouse contacts. The State of Texas maintains a tax exemption for this purchase under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), further streamlining the procurement process.