Potatoes, Fresh, Russet, Red Yellow or White. Utility grade. Refrigerated. Box/Bag: 50 lbs. box/bag…

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ-ID) awarded a purchase order to The Royal Pacific Tea Company Inc., a Scottsdale, Arizona-based contractor, on September 8, 2026. The contract, designated 27000588, carries a cumulative value of $75,570.60 and calls for the delivery of 7,980 bags of fresh potatoes (russet, red, yellow, or white varieties in utility grade) packaged in refrigerated 50-pound bags or boxes. The unit price is $9.47 per bag. Performance location is the Snyder Distribution Center in Snyder, Texas, with delivery scheduled for September 14, 2026, representing an estimated six-day delivery timeframe from the order date.

The contractor must provide advance notice to the warehouse 24 hours prior to delivery to arrange an appointment and ensure compliance with Texas Tax Code provisions exempting the State from federal excise and sales taxes. All billing documentation, including bills of lading and invoices, must reference the Smart Buy purchase order number, delivery location, item specifications, quantity, bill of lading reference, unit price, and total price. Billing and accounts payable inquiries are directed to TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas, with purchasing contact Leslie Bowers at CTCD managing the order administration.