Shortening, Liquid, for deep-fry cooking.. Ctr: 35 lb. plastic ctr. with handle. Delivery to Area…

The State of Texas, Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (Agency 696) awarded a term contract (300-CF) to Advanced Commodities, Inc., located in Bartlett, Illinois, on September 16, 2026. The contract covers the supply and delivery of liquid shortening for deep-fry cooking, with a cumulative contract value of $40,416.00. The award encompasses 1,200 containers of 35-pound plastic containers with handles, priced at $33.68 per unit, with delivery designated for Area 2cc and fulfillment coordinated through South Texas Cold Storage in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Performance and administrative requirements include a standard 30-day delivery window from order placement, with the initial delivery date specified as October 16, 2026. The contractor must provide advance notice of shipment to the warehouse receiving location and comply with specific invoicing and bill of lading documentation requirements, including reference to the Smart Buy Purchase Order number and relevant contract identifiers. Acceptable manufacturers for the product include Old World, Butcher Boy, RITO, and Wesson brands. Billing is directed to Texas Department of Criminal Justice Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas, with the State of Texas claiming exemption from federal excise taxes and sales taxes under applicable provisions of the Texas Tax Code.