Cafeteria Food Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract (26043395) to Aii, Inc. (also known as American Instants, Inc.) on December 5, 2025. The contract involves the procurement of Black Tea, specifically 500 cases of 1 oz tea bags, with 96 tea bags per case, manufactured by Deep Rich. The total contract value is $6,365.00, with a unit price of $12.73 per case, to be delivered to the Southern Region Distribution Center in Rosharon, Texas, within Area 5.

The contract period spans from the award date of December 5, 2025, to the completion date of August 31, 2026. Delivery instructions require the contractor to contact the warehouse 24 hours prior to delivery to schedule an appointment, with a specific delivery deadline of January 6, 2026. The purchase order is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, with Heather Coleman serving as the agency purchaser. The order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the property is being secured for exclusive use by the State of Texas.