Cafeteria Food Products

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to The Royal Pacific Tea Company Inc. of Scottsdale, Arizona for the procurement of cafeteria food products. Specifically, the contract involves the purchase of 27,930 bags of fresh potatoes, with each 50-pound bag priced at $14.98, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $418,391.40. The potatoes, which can be Russet, Red, Yellow, or White varieties, will be delivered to the Wynne Food Service Warehouse located in Huntsville, Texas.

The contract, identified as Contract 300-CF, has a performance period from August 12, 2025, to August 31, 2026. Delivery specifications require the contractor to deliver the potato order within 7 days after receipt (ARO), with a specific delivery deadline of September 12, 2025. The purchase is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as it is for the exclusive use of the State of Texas. The order requires the contractor to contact the warehouse 24 hours in advance to schedule a delivery appointment, ensuring precise logistical coordination for the institutional food service procurement.