Cafeteria Food Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Institutional Division (TDCJ) has awarded a term contract to Shaver Foods LLC of Fayetteville, Arkansas for the procurement of cafeteria food products. Specifically, the contract, identified as 26064354, centers on the acquisition of 4,760 cases of unsweetened applesauce, USDA Grade B or better, packaged in No. 10 cans with 6 cans per case. The purchase order, valued at $121,665.60, will be processed through TDCJ's Accounts Payable department in Huntsville, Texas, with delivery scheduled to the Snyder Distribution Center in Snyder, Texas.

The contract, effective from December 15, 2025, to August 31, 2026, establishes a minimum order quantity of 952 cases for Area 3 delivery. The unit price is set at $25.56 per case, with the contractor required to contact the warehouse 24 hours prior to delivery to schedule an appointment. The purchase is exempt from federal excise taxes under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), and involves applesauce manufactured by Northwest Pass. This term contract represents a structured approach to meeting the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's institutional food product requirements through a specific, quantified procurement methodology.