Cafeteria Food Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ), has awarded a term contract to Shaver Foods LLC for cafeteria food products, specifically long-grain milled rice. The contract, identified as 26000509, was awarded on September 8, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2026. The procurement involves the purchase of 7,650 bags of USDA Grade 1 rice, each weighing 50 pounds, with a unit price of $18.949, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $144,959.85.

The purchase order requires delivery to Area 1, specifically the Wynne Food Service Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas, with a minimum order of 850 bags. The contract stipulates a 30-day delivery after receipt of order (ARO), with the initial delivery scheduled for October 8, 2025. The order is designed to cover three months of product, with deliveries to be distributed over 1-2 months. The contractor must provide 24-hour advance notice to the warehouse to schedule delivery appointments, ensuring efficient inventory management for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's institutional food service operations.