Cafeteria Food Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to Shaver Foods LLC for cafeteria food products, specifically liquid shortening. The contract, identified as 26004830, has a cumulative value of $361,260.00 and covers the procurement of 10,800 containers of liquid shortening, each weighing 35 pounds. The contract specifies multiple acceptable manufacturer part numbers and brands, including Riceland, Old World, Golden Chef, Super Chef, and Chefs Pride.

The contract was awarded on October 2, 2025, with a performance period extending through August 31, 2026. The purchase order requires delivery of the liquid shortening to Area 1, with a minimum order of 1,200 containers and a unit price of $33.45 per container. Detailed delivery instructions mandate that the contractor contact the warehouse 24 hours in advance to schedule delivery appointments, with the initial delivery scheduled for November 3, 2025. The order represents a three-month supply and will be processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with billing and shipping addresses located in Huntsville, Texas.