Cafeteria Food Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Institutional Division (TDCJ) has awarded a term contract to Shaver Foods LLC for the procurement of long-grain milled rice. The contract, identified as 26064323, was executed on December 15, 2025, with a performance period extending through August 31, 2026. The primary deliverable is 4,250 bags of USDA Grade 1 long-grain rice, each weighing 50 pounds, with a minimum order requirement of 850 bags per delivery. The unit price is set at $18.95 per bag, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $80,537.50.

Delivery logistics specify that the rice will be transported to the Wynne Food Service Warehouse located in Huntsville, Texas, serving Area 1 of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The contract, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, requires the contractor to provide 24-hour advance notice before delivery and complete deliveries within 30 days of order receipt. The purchase is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as it is for the exclusive use of the State of Texas. The contract appears to be part of the agency's ongoing food product procurement strategy for its institutional facilities.