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 (TDCJ-ID) awarded a purchase order to Shaver Foods LLC, an Arkansas-based food supplier, on July 15, 2026, for the procurement of liquid shortening in 35-pound containers under term contract 300-CF. The contract calls for delivery of 1,200 containers at a unit price of $33.45 per container, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $40,140.00. Acceptable manufacturers include Riceland, Old World, Golden Chef, Super Chef, and Chefs Pride. The ordering entity is the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts—Statewide Procurement Division, with billing directed to TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas.

Delivery is scheduled for August 14, 2026, to South Texas Cold Storage in Corpus Christi, Texas, with a required 30-day delivery window. The contractor must contact the receiving warehouse 24 hours prior to delivery to arrange an appointment and must confirm receipt via email with specified documentation on all bills of lading and invoices. The State of Texas claims a sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The purchasing agent for this procurement is Marie-Ange Jackson, with Eddie Meza serving as the primary delivery contact.