Cafeteria Food Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to Shaver Foods LLC of Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the procurement of liquid shortening products. The contract, identified as 25212429, has a cumulative value of $207,480.00 and covers the period from July 30, 2025, to August 31, 2026. The primary line item specifies the delivery of 6,000 containers of liquid shortening, each weighing 35 pounds, with a unit price of $34.58.

The contract requires delivery to the Wynne Food Service Warehouse located in Huntsville, Texas, with a 30-day delivery window after receipt of order (ARO). The liquid shortening will be sourced from multiple manufacturers, including Riceland, Old World, Golden Chef, Super Chef, and Chefs Pride. Delivery logistics mandate that the contractor contact the warehouse 24 hours in advance to schedule a delivery appointment, with specific point of contact instructions provided for Velita Humphrey and Sandi Satterwhite. The procurement is executed under a statewide contract with tax exemption as per Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4).