Cafeteria Food Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Institutional Division (TDCJ) has awarded a term contract to Shaver Foods LLC for cafeteria food products, specifically chicken bouillon granular soup base. The contract, identified as 26063294, was executed on December 8, 2025, with a performance period extending through August 31, 2026. The initial order involves 50 cases of Chicken Granular Soup Base, with each case containing 6 four-pound containers, priced at $32.87 per case, resulting in a cumulative value of $1,643.50.

Delivery will be made to the Southern Region Distribution Center located in Rosharon, Texas, with a minimum order requirement of 25 cases. The purchase order stipulates specific delivery protocols, including a 24-hour advance notification to the warehouse contact, Jacqueline Traylor. The contract is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the products are secured for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The prime contractor, Shaver Foods LLC from Fayetteville, Arkansas, will supply the Tova, CRW manufactured soup base, with a delivery deadline of January 7, 2026.