Food Products, Commissary

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC was awarded a term contract by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ-ID) for the supply of carbonated beverage products. The contract, designated as 300-CM, carries a cumulative value of $19,653.92 and was awarded on March 13, 2026. The beverages are to be delivered to the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas, with a completion date of August 31, 2025. The prime contractor will supply Coca-Cola branded products, including 1,560 cases of Coca-Cola and 312 cases of Fanta Pineapple, along with Dr Pepper branded products, including 728 cases of Dr Pepper and 208 cases of Dr Pepper Zero, for a total of approximately 3,948 cases of various carbonated beverages.

The contract encompasses nine line items featuring a mix of specific Coca-Cola and Dr Pepper products at negotiated unit prices where applicable. Priced line items include 1,560 cases of Coca-Cola at $8.59 per case ($13,400.40) and 728 cases of Dr Pepper at $8.59 per case ($6,253.52), with the remaining line items—including Fanta Orange, Sprite, Barqs Root Beer, Dr Pepper Zero, and additional Dr Pepper and Coke cases—provided at zero unit cost within the contract structure. Delivery was scheduled for March 24, 2026, with a standard two-day delivery timeframe. The State of Texas claimed a sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).