Cereal, O-Shape, Whole-Grain, Ready To Eat Bowl. 1 oz Bowl; Delivery To Area 1

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to Shaver Foods LLC, an Arkansas-based food supplier, for the provision of cafeteria food products. The contract, designated as 300-CF (Purchase Order 26231930), was awarded on March 31, 2026, with a cumulative value of $123,600.60 and a completion date of August 31, 2026. The specific line item consists of 5,400 cases of whole-grain O-shaped ready-to-eat cereal bowls (1 ounce per bowl) manufactured by Coventry, at a unit price of $22.889 per case. Performance is directed to the Wynne Food Service Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas, with delivery required within 30 days of the order date.

The contract reflects standard procurement practices for institutional food service operations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. Shaver Foods LLC is required to provide advance notice 24 hours prior to delivery to arrange an appointment at the receiving facility and must include specific documentation—including the Smart Buy Purchase Order number, location, item designation, and quantity—on all bills of lading and invoices. As a State of Texas procurement, the transaction is exempt from federal excise taxes and sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The purchasing contact identified is Marie-Ange Jackson at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, with billing directed to the agency's Accounts Payable department.