Salsa, Mild Chunky, Shelf Stable, 1 Gallon Container, 4/CS, Plus Freight Order Less than 10 Cases

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to WorkQuest, Inc. for the supply of commissary food staples. The prime contractor, located at 1011 East 53½ Street in Austin, Texas, is obligated to deliver 2,280 cases of mild chunky salsa in shelf-stable, one-gallon containers (four containers per case) with freight included. The contract was awarded on March 30, 2026, with a scheduled completion date of November 30, 2026, and a cumulative contract value of $89,239.20. The unit price established for this line item is $39.14 per case.

Performance of this contract centers on the Wynne Food Service Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas, which serves as the delivery destination for the State's institutional facilities. The initial delivery is scheduled for April 29, 2026, requiring a 30-day fulfillment window from the award date. WorkQuest, Inc. must coordinate with the warehouse through advance notification procedures, including a mandatory 24-hour advance notice prior to delivery to schedule an appointment. The State of Texas has claimed exemption from applicable sales and excise taxes on this procurement, with billing directed to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Accounts Payable office in Huntsville.