Food Products, Commissary

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to The Royal Pacific Tea Company Inc., a Scottsdale, Arizona-based supplier, for the provision of food products to support commissary operations. The contract, designated as 300-CM and issued on January 22, 2026, encompasses the supply of pre-cooked, instant refried beans for delivery to the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas. The line item specifies 1,104 cases of refried beans, with each case containing 36 individual 15-ounce items, at a unit price of $53.90 per case.

The cumulative contract value totals $59,505.60 for the specified delivery. Delivery to the Huntsville facility is scheduled for February 20, 2026, with an initial estimated arrival of January 29, 2026 (allowing for a 7-day transit window). The purchase order references a minimum order requirement of 800 cases and is subject to the statewide procurement terms established under the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. As a state entity, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is exempt from federal excise taxes and sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).