Cafeteria Food Products

The State of Texas, Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to Shaver Foods LLC (based in Fayetteville, Arkansas) for the procurement of cafeteria food products. The purchase order, issued on March 11, 2026, specifies delivery of 1,700 bags of long-grain milled rice, United States Department of Agriculture Grade 1, with each bag containing 50 pounds. The commodity, manufactured by Gulf Pacific, is designated for delivery to Area 3 with a minimum order quantity of 850 bags. Shipment is directed to the Snyder Distribution Center in Snyder, Texas, with an anticipated delivery date of April 10, 2026. The contract period of performance extends through August 31, 2026.

The total contract value is $32,196.30, based on a unit price of $18.939 per bag. The contracting organization designated the purchasing agent as Marie-Ange Jackson of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts—Statewide Procurement Division. The State of Texas claims exemption from state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The contractor is required to provide 30-day advance notification to the warehouse and contact the receiving facility 24 hours prior to delivery to schedule an appointment with the designated warehouse representative.