Cafeteria Food Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to Shaver Foods LLC for the procurement of cafeteria food products. The specific line item in this contract involves the purchase of 525 bags of light brown sugar, with each 50-pound bag priced at $47.77, resulting in a total contract value of $25,079.25. The contract, identified as 26020764, covers the period from October 24, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with the goods to be delivered to Area 5, specifically the Southern Region Distribution Center in Rosharon, Texas.

The purchase order mandates specific delivery protocols, including a requirement for the contractor to contact the warehouse 24 hours in advance to schedule delivery appointments. The order represents a three-month supply, with instructions that the entire quantity cannot be delivered simultaneously. The transaction is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division and is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the goods are for exclusive state use. The prime contractor, Shaver Foods LLC, based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is responsible for fulfilling this cafeteria food product contract for the TDCJ's Institutional Division.