Cafeteria Food Products

The State of Texas, Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to The Royal Pacific Tea Company Inc., a Scottsdale, Arizona-based contractor, for the supply of fresh potatoes. Under Purchase Order 26158188, the contractor will deliver 19,950 bags of fresh potatoes (Russet, Red, Yellow, or White varieties) in 50-pound units at a unit price of $14.98 per bag. The total contract value is approximately $298.9K, with performance spanning from January 20, 2026 through August 31, 2026. Delivery is directed to the Wynne Food Service Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas, with an initial delivery date of January 27, 2026.

The potatoes procured under this contract support cafeteria food products operations for the Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division. The minimum order quantity is established at 798 bags per delivery cycle. The contractor must coordinate with warehouse personnel at the specified Huntsville location prior to each delivery appointment. The State of Texas maintains exemption from applicable federal excise taxes and state/city sales taxes on this procurement, with contract administration handled through the agency's Huntsville-based Accounts Payable office.