Cafeteria Food Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ-ID) awarded a term contract to Shaver Foods LLC, located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the supply of cafeteria food products. The specific line item under this award consists of 680 cases of brown roast beef flavor gravy, manufactured by Tova Stoneground Mills, to be delivered to Chase Field in Beeville, Texas. The contract was executed on February 27, 2026, with a scheduled completion date of August 31, 2026. The total contract value for this purchase order is $5,582.80, calculated at a unit price of $8.21 per case. Delivery is scheduled for March 30, 2026, subject to a 30-day advance receipt order window, with the contractor required to coordinate scheduling through the designated warehouse contact.

This procurement was facilitated through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with Heather Coleman serving as the purchasing agent. Billing and accounts payable functions are directed to TDCJ's Huntsville, Texas facility. The State of Texas has claimed an exemption from sales tax under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as this purchase is designated for exclusive state use. The contract term extends through August 31, 2026, allowing for potential additional procurement requirements beyond the initial line item specified in this award.