Cafeteria Food Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Institutional Division awarded a term contract to Shaver Foods LLC of Fayetteville, Arkansas for the procurement of cafeteria food products. Specifically, the contract involves the delivery of 1,200 containers of liquid shortening, each weighing 35 pounds, to the TDCJ Snyder Distribution Center located in Snyder, Texas. The contract, identified as 26157726, has a cumulative value of $41,196.00, with a unit price of $34.33 per container.

The contract period of performance spans from January 15, 2026, to August 31, 2026, with an initial delivery deadline of February 16, 2026. The liquid shortening will be sourced from multiple manufacturers, including Riceland, Old World, Golden Chef, Super Chef, and Chefs Pride. Delivery logistics require the contractor to contact warehouse personnel Tammie Belew or Mollie Earnest 24 hours prior to delivery to schedule an appointment. Billing for the purchase order will be processed through TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas, ensuring a structured procurement process for the institutional food service supply chain.