Cafeteria Food Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Institutional Division has awarded a term contract (26004439) to Advanced Commodities, Inc., located in Bartlett, Illinois, for the procurement of frozen chicken leg quarters. The contract, valued at $141,060.00, covers the period from October 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, and specifically involves the purchase of 6,000 cases of USDA Grade B or better chicken leg quarters, with each case containing 4 packages. The unit price is set at $23.51 per case, with delivery required to Area 3 at the Snyder Distribution Center in Snyder, Texas.

The purchase order, issued through the Statewide Procurement Division of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, mandates delivery within 30 days after release (ARO), with a specific delivery deadline of October 31, 2025. Contractors must coordinate delivery with warehouse contacts Tammie Belew or Mollie Earnest, providing 24 hours' advance notice. Acceptable manufacturers for the chicken leg quarters include Pilgrims and Tyson, with multiple part numbers specified to ensure compliance with the contract requirements. The contract is designed to support the institutional food service needs of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.