Cafeteria Food Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, has awarded a term contract to Royal Food Import Corporation, headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, for the procurement of canned tuna products. Specifically, the contract covers the purchase of 1,356 cases of Chunk Light, Water Packed Tuna, with each case containing 6 cans of 66.5 ounces, to be delivered to Area 5's Southern Region Distribution Center in Rosharon, Texas. The contract has a total cumulative value of $47,460.00, with a unit price of $35.00 per case.

The contract, identified as 26156392, was executed on January 7, 2026, with a performance period extending through August 31, 2026. The purchase order requires delivery within 25 days after receipt, with the specific delivery deadline set for February 9, 2026. Royal Food Import Corporation must coordinate delivery logistics by contacting the warehouse 24 hours in advance and scheduling an appointment with the warehouse contact, Jacqueline Traylor. The contract is structured as a term contract for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and is exempt from federal excise taxes under the Texas Tax Code.