Pepper, Black, Ground, Individual Portion Packets. Pkt min. 0.10 g, Case: 3000 pkts. Delv to Area 3…

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a purchase order to Shaver Foods LLC, an Arkansas-based food supplier, on July 9, 2026. The contract, designated as Purchase Order No. 26288906 under the statewide term contract 300-CF, calls for the delivery of 250 cases of black ground pepper in individual portion packets. Each case contains 3,000 packets with a minimum weight of 0.10 grams per packet, manufactured by IPS. The unit price is $8.77 per case, resulting in a total contract value of $2,192.50. Delivery is designated to the Snyder Distribution Center in Snyder, Texas.

Performance is scheduled for completion within 30 days of the award date, with delivery expected on or before August 10, 2026. The contractor is required to coordinate delivery through the warehouse contact and must provide 24 hours' notice prior to shipment. All invoices and bills of lading must reference the Smart Buy purchase order number, delivery location, item description, quantity, bill of lading number, unit price, and total price. As a state entity, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is exempt from sales and excise taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).