Food Products, Commissary

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ) awarded a term contract to The Royal Pacific Tea Company Inc., headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the supply and delivery of bottled water. The contract, identified as 300-CM|18607092063|26209154, was awarded on February 6, 2026, with a cumulative value of $241,315.20. The place of performance is the B.L.A.H. Prison Store facility in Huntsville, Texas, with billing directed to TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville.

Under the initial purchase order (26209154), TDCJ procured 67,032 cases of bottled water at a unit price of $3.60 per case. The product specifications require a minimum order of 1,200 cases, with each case containing 24 items of 16.9 ounces per item, manufactured by Niagara. Delivery was scheduled for February 13, 2026, with an agreed delivery timeframe of seven days from the order date. The contract operates under Texas sales tax exemption provisions, and the contractor is obligated to include specific order information on all bills of lading and invoices while confirming receipt by email to the designated purchaser.