Cafeteria Food Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ-ID) awarded a term contract to Shaver Foods LLC, an Arkansas-based vendor, for the delivery of cafeteria food products. The specific deliverable consists of 250 cases of ready-to-eat vanilla pudding in No. 10 cans, with six cans per case, manufactured by My Hometown. The goods are designated for delivery to the Snyder Distribution Center in Snyder, Texas, with a required delivery window of 30 days from the February 27, 2026 award date, or by March 30, 2026. The contractor is required to contact the warehouse 24 hours prior to delivery to arrange an appointment and must include specified purchase order information and bill of lading details on all shipping and invoice documentation.

The contract amount totals $9,792.50, based on a unit price of $39.17 per case with a minimum order quantity of 250 cases. The contract term extends from the February 27, 2026 award date through August 31, 2026. As a state entity, TDCJ-ID is exempt from federal excise taxes and sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The purchasing agent for this transaction is Heather Coleman of TDCJ-ID, Institutional Division location 696.