Cafeteria Food Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ), awarded a term contract to Shaver Foods LLC for cafeteria food products, specifically vanilla frosting mix. The contract, identified as 26023832, was executed on October 28, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2026. The initial purchase order involves 300 cases of Tova-manufactured Vanilla Complete Frosting Mix, packaged in 5-pound bags with 6 bags per case, at a unit price of $34.88 per case, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $10,464.00.

The procurement is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, with delivery specified to the Snyder Distribution Center in Snyder, Texas. The purchase order requires the contractor to deliver the goods within 30 days after release (ARO), with a specific delivery deadline of December 1, 2025. Delivery protocols mandate that Shaver Foods LLC contact warehouse representatives Tammie Belew or Mollie Earnest 24 hours prior to delivery to schedule an appointment. The transaction is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the goods are for exclusive use by the State of Texas.