Pepper, Black, Ground, Individual Portion Packets. Pkt min. 0.10 g, Case: 3000 pkts. Delivery…

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (Agency Code 696) awarded a purchase order to Shaver Foods LLC, a food supplier based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on September 18, 2026. The contract, designated as 300-CF (Contract No. 27002352), calls for the delivery of 200 cases of black ground pepper in individual portion packets to Area 5, with delivery directed to the Southern Region Distribution Center in Rosharon, Texas. Each case contains 3,000 packets with a minimum of 0.10 grams per packet. The unit price is $10.80 per case, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $2,160.00.

The scheduled delivery date is October 19, 2026, with a 30-day advance request for order window. As a term contract for the State of Texas, the purchase is exempt from state and federal sales taxes. The contractor must coordinate with the distribution center warehouse by contacting designated personnel 24 hours prior to delivery to schedule an appointment. The purchasing contact for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is Leslie Bowers, with warehouse coordination managed by Jacqueline Traylor or Misti Dibble.