Shortening, Liquid. Ctr: 35 Lb. Ctr. Delv To Area 1. Min Order 1200 Ctr. Part Numbers: 40108005…

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division, awarded a purchase order (No. 26270017) to Shaver Foods LLC, an Arkansas-based food service supplier, on June 16, 2026. The contract, designated as Contract 300-CF, encompasses the procurement of liquid shortening in 35-pound containers. The order specifies a quantity of 1,200 containers at a unit price of $33.45 per container, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $40,140.00. Approved manufacturers for the shortening include Riceland, Old World, Golden Chef, Super Chef, and Chef's Pride.

Performance and delivery are centered in Texas, with the Wynne Food Service Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas designated as the delivery location. The scheduled delivery date is July 16, 2026, with a 30-day advance ready order window preceding the delivery. The purchase order is managed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division and is exempt from Texas state and local sales taxes under the exemption applicable to purchases by political subdivisions. The contract includes specific documentation requirements for bills of lading and invoices, which must reference the purchase order number, location, item quantity, and billing details.