Cafeteria Food Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to Shaver Foods LLC for the procurement of long-grain milled rice. The contract, identified as 26025605, was issued on November 10, 2025, with a performance period through August 31, 2026. The primary purchase order involves 1,700 fifty-pound bags of USDA Grade 1 long-grain rice, sourced from Gulf Pacific, with a unit price of $18.95 per bag, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $32,215.00.

The delivery specifications require the goods to be transported to the Wynne Food Service Warehouse located in Huntsville, Texas. Shaver Foods LLC must provide 30-day delivery after release (ARO), with the specific delivery date set for December 10, 2025. The contractor is mandated to contact the warehouse 24 hours in advance to schedule delivery, and the purchase is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division. The State of Texas maintains a tax exemption for this purchase under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the goods are secured for exclusive state use.