Cafeteria Food Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (Agency 696) awarded a term contract to Shaver Foods LLC, an Arkansas-based supplier, for the provision of cafeteria food products. The contract, designated as 300-CF|17108417613|26211804, carries a cumulative value of $41,196.00 and was executed on February 25, 2026, with a completion date of August 31, 2026. The specific line item procured comprises 1,200 containers of liquid shortening, with each container holding 35 pounds at a unit price of $34.33 per container.

Delivery of the shortening is directed to the Snyder Distribution Center in Snyder, Texas, with billing to TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas. The scheduled delivery window extends to March 27, 2026, with an automatic rescheduled order provision of 30 days. The contractor is required to contact the warehouse 24 hours prior to delivery to schedule an appointment. The purchase order specifies acceptable manufacturers including Riceland, Old World, Golden Chef, Super Chef, and Chefs Pride, and the State of Texas has claimed exemption from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).