Food Products, Commissary

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 bottled water. The contract, identified as 26003610, involves the delivery of 23,940 cases of Niagara brand bottled water to the Snyder Distribution Center in Snyder, Texas. Each case contains 24 items of 16.9-ounce bottled water, with a unit price of $3.60 per case, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $86,184.00.

The contract is scheduled for performance between September 25, 2025, and August 31, 2025, with a specific delivery deadline of October 24, 2025. Delivery requirements include a 7-day delivery after receipt (ARO) and mandatory 24-hour advance notification to warehouse contacts Tammie Belew and Mollie Earnest. The purchase order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as it is for the exclusive use of the State of Texas. The contract type is classified as a term contract, indicating potential recurring or ongoing procurement needs for the TDCJ Institutional Division.